Part Time - Arboretum​/OPP Horticulture Intern

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Arboretum at Penn State along with The Office of Physical Plant are offering six paid ($16/hour) internships for Penn State students interested in career paths in horticulture and related disciplines. These are 40 hour/week positions with a 14-week term from May 11 - August 14, 2026, with an option to extend into Fall 2025. Start and end dates are negotiable.

Scheduled internship activities generally take place between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on weekdays with a few exceptions for professional development opportunities and field trips.

• Installation of the Arboretum's summer floral display
• Training in sustainable gardening techniques
• Plant identification
• Pruning techniques
• Water feature maintenance
• Providing assistance to volunteers
• Skills training in the use of hand tools, utility vehicles and power equipment.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Academic coursework in horticulture, landscape contracting, landscape architecture, agriculture, plant science, or related fields is an asset.

Preference will be given to candidates who can explain how this opportunity will help them reach their career goals.

• Applications must be submitted electronically via the Penn State Jobs website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by Friday 2/6/2025. This position is listed as Part Time - Arboretum/OPP Horticulture Intern - Office of Physical Plant. Instructions for using the PSU Jobs website are available at .
• Please make certain to include a cover letter, resume and two references in submission materials, one of which shall be a reference letter.
• Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews in February with interviews taking place in early March 2025.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact . The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging.

We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.