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.

• Education Specialist (Urban Agriculture)
  Closing date: Sept. 27, 2018

Summer Employment

These positions assist USBG Staff in facilitating the Hands on Plant Science (HOPS) Program for DC youth between the ages of 7-12. 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.

• National Garden Fellowship (Click for more information and to apply)
  *This position is paid. The candidate must be at least a rising college senior to apply.
• Hands On Plant Science (HOPS) Teacher Staff (Click for more information and to apply)
  *This position is paid. This candidate should be a teacher or an environmental educator.

• Hands on Plant Science (HOPS) Student Staff (Click for more information and to apply)
  *This position is paid. This candidate must be at least a rising high school junior to apply.

AOC Summer Internships

AOC internship opportunities are offered through both the Horticulture and the Public Programs Divisions. To research these opportunities please visit www.aoc.gov/careers and www.usajobs.com *These positions are paid and mainly available during the summer.

• USBG Horticulture Aide internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer internship
  Applications typically open in December and are due by early February
  Description: Application must be submitted via www.USAjobs.gov

• USBG Laborer or Garden Aide internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer internship
  Applications typically open in December and are due by early February
  Description: Application must be submitted via www.USAjobs.gov

Internship Opportunities

High School

These positions offer high school students the opportunity to gain plant and environmental teaching skills through the facilitation of hands-on educational modules and programs at the United States Botanic Garden. *These positions are unpaid. Must be at least a rising high school junior to apply.

• Fall Public Programs Internship (click here for more information and to apply)
  Due: August 31, 2018 (early consideration); all applications due by September 15, 2018
• Spring Public Programs Internship (click here for more information and to apply)
  Due: December 31, 2018 (early consideration); all applications due by January 11, 2019
• Summer Public Programs Internship (click here for more information and to apply)
  Due: May 1, 2019

College / Graduate

• College Education Intern
  Interns will gain experience in plant and environmental education, with a special emphasis on hands-on learning. Selected interns will work with USBG staff to complete a specialized educational project that meets their career and course objectives. *Positions are unpaid. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. (Click here for more information and to apply)
  Due: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the United States Botanic Garden! Please see our Volunteer page to learn more about becoming a volunteer.