Employment Opportunities

CURRENT OPENINGS

Job openings can be researched online at the Architect of the Capitol website. Positions are listed under the Architect of the Capitol, the administering agency for the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Summer Opportunities:

• Teachers (4) - Hands On Plant Science summer program [National Fund for U.S. Botanic Garden]
  DUTIES: To facilitate a Hands on Plant Science experience for DC youth between the ages of seven and 12. This two-week program takes place outside in the National Garden. Program staff will gain plant science teaching skills and knowledge, with a special emphasis on hands-on learning. Additional information about HOPS and application

• Students (8) must be at least a rising high school senior - Hands on Plant Science summer program [National Fund for U.S. Botanic Garden]
  DUTIES: To facilitate a Hands on Plant Science experience for DC youth between the ages of seven and 12. This two-week program takes place outside in the National Garden. Program staff will gain plant science teaching skills and knowledge, with a special emphasis on hands-on learning. Additional information about HOPS and application

Internship Opportunities

Various internship opportunities exist for high school college students, in departments ranging from Horticulture to Public Programs (museum management, programming, education, communications). Contact usbg@aoc.gov with inquiries about additional internship opportunities.

• USBG Horticulture Aide internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer intership
  Applications usually due in March
  Description: Application must be submitted via www.USAjobs.gov

• USBG Laborer or Garden Aide internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer intership
  Applications usually due in March
  Description: Application must be submitted via www.USAjobs.gov

• National Garden intern, 10-week summer internship administered by National Fund for the U.S. Botanic Garden
  Applications in January
  Description: In this 10-week summer position the intern learns how to prepare and run 16 different hands on plant science modules through our HOPS (Hands On Plants Science) program. The National Garden Intern works closely with U.S. Botanic Garden staff to facilitate the running of HOPS, bringing vital educational opportunities to DC's youth. The candidate must be at least a rising college junior to apply for this position.

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the United States Botanic Garden! Please see our Volunteer page for information.