Spend your summer growing your skills at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens as an Education & Outreach Intern, gaining hands-on experience in environmental education, nonprofit communications, and public programming. This full-time, paid opportunity is perfect for curious, creative emerging professionals eager to make an impact in a vibrant public garden setting.

Summary

The Education & Outreach Internship at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens provides a unique educational experience in the environmental nonprofit sector. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work closely with education and outreach staff in diverse aspects of public garden administration, public programming, and nonprofit communications. In addition to gaining experience in content creation for digital and print media, Interns may have the opportunity to participate in facilitating public programs (virtually and/or in-person), videography, light graphic design, interpretation, and visitor experience.

Working closely with the Education Manager and the Director of External Relations, the Education & Outreach Intern will assist in numerous activities required to communicate Jenkins’ mission on social media platforms, on our website, in print material, and through educational programming. The Intern will work with diverse audiences and age groups, from adults to youth (mostly ages 2 – 8).

Application Requirements and Deadline
Submit cover letter and resume to employment@jenkinsarboretum.org by February 1, 2026. Please include three references with your cover letter. Learn more about Internships at: jenkinsarboretum.org/internships.

Compensation Information

Interns are paid $14/hour and are welcome to take unpaid vacation time off occasionally during the summer with approval.
The term of the Education & Outreach Internship will be for the summer season, generally 8 to 10 weeks. Start dates are flexible, but Internships generally begin in May and run through August. The Intern works during normal office hours, Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM, with occasional weekend and evening hours. This is an on-site, in-person position. Additionally, Interns will be invited to join occasional staff field trips.