Temporary Summer Education Intern

Position Information

Posting Number: PG195620TM

Position Number: 11

ASO
3600

Position Type:
Temporary

Is Time Limited:
No

Internship will run from May 11 until August 14, 2026

Applications are due by Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed public garden with one of the largest and most varied collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the Southeast. Part of NC State University, the JCRA serves as a classroom for students, staff and faculty as well as a green space for the community to explore and interact with plants from all over the world.

The JCRA is open every day to the public with free admission.

Part of the JCRA's mission is to provide educational experiences to the general public, students of all ages and the green industry. We maintain a vibrant calendar of programs ranging from free, online programming to weekend symposiums to summer camps for children and youth.

As an education intern, you'll work with all aspects of education in a public garden, including creating garden education experiences for visitors, helping facilitate online educational programs, organizing large events, leading tours for small groups of students, and assisting the children's programs.

Each summer, the education intern is a critical part of the children's program helping create and deliver science-based lessons to homeschoolers, youth groups and local families. The education intern also works alongside a certified teacher in our summer camp program with preschool through middle school campers.

This paid summer internship allows students the chance to gain valuable teaching experience while having fun in the JCRA's gardens!

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, some weekends

Minimum Experience/

Education:

• Must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a four-year degree program, preferably majoring in education, extension education, or plant-related sciences

Department

Required Skills:

• Experience working in a teaching, mentoring or camp setting
• Creative, energetic personality with joyful, sincere interest in working in an outdoor setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and solid interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work effectively as part of the Education Team including the Children's Program and Summer Camp team
• Physical ability to lift materials and operate garden equipment
• Ability to pass a background check prior to hiring

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,

Education:

• Experience in a greenhouse, garden center or public garden and/or coursework in botany or other plant-related sciences
• Ability to engage children and/or adults in learning activities, follow curriculum and create organized activities for adults, children and youth
• Knowledge in graphic design, marketing, social media and photo sharing
• Multilingual or ability to translate communication and educational materials to Spanish

Required License or Certification:

• CPR/First Aid certified or ability to be certified
• Valid driver's license

Valid NC Driver's License required:
Yes
Commercial Driver's License

Required:

No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $15/hr

Job Open Date: 12/08/2025

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