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Denver Botanic Gardens ยท 1 month ago

Native Plants and Urban Landscapes Internship, Intern

positionDenver,CO,US
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the top botanical gardens in the United States, focusing on water conservation and plant research. The Native Plants and Urban Landscapes Internship aims to develop a core understanding of urban ecology and horticulture, with responsibilities including garden maintenance, plant identification, and participation in fieldwork and educational presentations.

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Responsibilities

Garden maintenance of public garden spaces
Present a 'Lunch and Learn' to volunteers at the end of the season
Demonstrate Plant identification skills
Demonstrate Landscape Design principles
Presentation to staff and blog post detailing highlights of internship experience

Qualification

Plant identificationUrban ecology principlesHorticultural knowledgeGarden maintenanceLandscape design principlesCustomer service skillsSafety commitmentMicrosoft Suite knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsFlexibilityTeamwork

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Housing stipend of $1,000

Company

Denver Botanic Gardens

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Denver Botanic Gardens, a top-ranked US botanical garden, offers spectacular garden displays, outdoor art exhibits
dateFounded in 1951
location
Denver, Colorado, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.botanicgardens.org

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Florence Welch
Chief Financial Officer
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John Calderhead
Chief Financial Officer
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