 The Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences
in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services
it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum
complex. Interns will learn skills in a broad range of horticultural
endeavors from SI's expert professional staff and can provide a strong practical background
to emerging professionals hoping to enter the public gardening
world.
Eligibility:
Smithsonian Gardens accepts current and
recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying
horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or
other related fields. Selection is based on both an
evaluation of the applicant’s application and available
positions.
Duration: 10 to 16 weeks.
Expenses & Stipends: A limited number of paid internships are available. Stipends pay $360/week for undergraduate and $420/week for graduate students. A Garden Club of America scholarship is also available for the Archives of American Gardens internship. Candidates must pay for their own travel, housing, and subsistence during the period of the internship. Steel-toe safety shoes are required for certain projects. The shoes must meet ANSI Safety Standard Z41.1.
Academic Credit: Interns may arrange for academic credit through their college or university.
Deadlines: Applications for internships should be received no later than the dates listed below. Internships will begin approximately three months after the deadline.
Summer Internships - February 1
Fall Internships - June 1
Winter/Spring Internships - November 1
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