Public Garden Horticulture Internship, Intern

Denver Botanic Gardens • Denver, CO

47d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

About Denver Botanic Gardens: Green inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens was founded in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The Gardens has a robust living plant collection, natural history collection and art collection along with temporary art exhibitions. The Gardens is a dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the heart of the city, offering unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family - as well as world-class exhibitions, education, and plant conservation research programs. For more information, visit us online at www.botanicgardens.org. Denver Botanic Gardens is currently seeking a Public Garden Horticulture Internship, Intern in our Horticulture Department! Read below to see if the requirements might be a good fit for you: Position Summary and Goals: The intern will be introduced to horticultural techniques and applications required to design, cultivate and maintain a variety of garden spaces in a public garden setting to the highest horticulture standards. Intern will also be introduced to a wide range of plant and garden materials, along with theory, history, design and maintenance techniques for an assortment of our living collections. The intern will have the opportunity to develop plant identification skills and be exposed to additional aspects of a public garden through workshops and supplemental enrichment opportunities. Garden staff work closely with interns to make the experience rewarding and meaningful. Compensation package includes a housing stipend of $1,000. Details to be covered during the interview process. Background: Under direct supervision, the intern will work in support of the Horticulture department in a variety of tasks to help care for and maintain our living collections and be introduced to skills and theory to help further their knowledge of public horticultural practices and the Gardens' mission of connecting people with plants. To be considered, please submit your application by Friday, January 30, 2026.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma / GED and/or combination of education and equivalent experience is required.
• Must have proven excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills in dealing with the public.
• Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to modify plans, when necessary, throughout the day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must be a positive representative of the Gardens both internally and externally at all times.
• Must work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and the public.
• Must be committed to working safely at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Experience/interest in plant conservation a plus.
• Experience/interest in working in a horticultural environment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills for the care and maintenance of a living collection.
• Develop skills for the presentation of plant collections in a public garden setting.
• Participate in a variety of workshops, classes, field trips and other enrichment opportunities during the internship.
• Presentation to staff and blog post detailing highlights of internship experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees