Public Programming Education Intern Holden Forests & Gardens Internship Opportunity: The Education department is seeking an intern to assist with our adult education and public programs at the Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Botanical Garden. The Public Programming Education Intern will help facilitate a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world for visitors to Holden Forests & Gardens by engaging diverse audiences, researching and sharing information about plants and our collections, working with volunteers and community partners, collaborating with departments including Horticulture, Conservation, and Research, and assisting with evaluating and improving current program offerings. This intern will integrate within the Education department, working closely with the Adult Program Coordinator. The Public Programming Education Intern will develop skills in museum and public garden education, public program development consistent with National Association of Interpretation best practices, engaging diverse audiences, volunteer management, and program evaluation. This internship offers collaboration with fellow interns and professional staff across HF&G, professional development opportunities such as career exploration workshops, lectures, networking, and field trips. All interns will have the opportunity to develop and present their research at HF&G’s SEARCH symposium. This position can be based on either campus with travel to the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, OH and the Cleveland Botanical Garden, OH. Position Details: Internship begins on May 19, 2026, flexibility in start date with academic scheduling needs Applications are due February 9, 2026 The location of this position will be determined collaboratively based on the intern’s project interests and preferences and may be based at either the Cleveland Botanical Garden campus in Cleveland, OH, or the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, OH. 12-week internship Approximately 40 hours per week Pay $14.00/hour Low-cost housing at Holden Arboretum may be available Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents Open to undergraduates and recent graduates