Cheekwood · 9 hours ago
Plant Collections Intern - Summer 2026
Nashville,TN,US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerCheekwood is a botanical garden and museum located in Nashville, offering a unique opportunity to work in a picturesque setting. The Plant Collections Intern will assist the Garden Staff with data collection, GIS mapping, and various garden projects while gaining hands-on experience in horticulture.
ArtMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Access and collect living collections data in the field
Enter data in the field using GIS mapping tools
Document and inventory plant collections in Cheekwood’s plant record system
Inspect and install plant labels
Develop interpretive materials for the garden, including social media content
Assist in regular garden maintenance including, but not limited to weeding, mulching, watering, planting, leaf removal, and pruning
Interns will be required to present, in a public forum, information about the project that he/she worked on during the internship
Qualification
Required
Junior or Senior at the undergraduate level, current graduate-level student, or recent graduate from an accredited university
Area of Study: Horticulture, Agriculture, Botany and Plant Sciences
15 hours per week/12 weeks commitment (June 1 - August 21, 2026)
Access and collect living collections data in the field
Enter data in the field using GIS mapping tools
Document and inventory plant collections in Cheekwood's plant record system
Inspect and install plant labels
Develop interpretive materials for the garden, including social media content
Assist in regular garden maintenance including, but not limited to weeding, mulching, watering, planting, leaf removal, and pruning
Interns will be required to present, in a public forum, information about the project that he/she worked on during the internship
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest with their resume, and a list of 3 references, at least one academic
Benefits
Membership & Discounts: As an employee, you receive a Cheekwood membership, which entitles you to unlimited admission during regular Garden hours and a limited number of free tickets to special events. Members also receive discounts, classes, ticketed events, and purchases at the Gift Shop. Your Cheekwood membership also include reciprocal admission for named members to more than 300 gardens though the American Horticultural Society.
Reciprocal Admission: As an employee of Cheekwood you have free general admission access to various local cultural, historical, and art institutions as part of the employee admission program.
Company
Cheekwood
Cheekwood is a botanical garden and art museum.
Founded in 1929
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jane O. MacLeod
President and CEO
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