Garden Intern

Organization

Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Job Posted

February 18, 2026

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Christie Collins

Contact Email

education@santafebotanicalgarden.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Santa Fe, NM
United States
The Linda Milbourn College Internship is open both locally, regionally and nationally to students presently or recently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school. Applicants interested in horticulture, garden design and management, environmental studies, science education, or community outreach will be preferred. Spanish language proficiency is also desirable.

Summary

Internship responsibilities are intentionally broad and experiential, providing exposure to multiple aspects of Garden operations while allowing space for individual interests and learning goals. Working alongside staff mentors, interns will typically engage in the following activities:

  • Public Education & Interpretation
  • Site Renovation & Garden Projects
  • Interpretive Signage & Visitor Experience
  • Special Project Development

Throughout the internship, students receive mentorship from staff across departments, gaining insight into nonprofit operations, collaborative project planning, and public-facing work in a botanical garden environment. For more information please visit: https://visitsfbg.org/join-our-team/ and read Linda Milbourn College Internship Program.

To Apply

Applicants should submit the documents described in the section “Admission Requirements” to education@santafebotanicalgarden.org. Online and/or in-person interviews will be conducted in April-May, with an anticipated start date of June 1 or June 16. Questions about the internship can be sent to education@santafebotanicalgarden.org.

Compensation Information

Internship Stipend and Program Benefits

The intern will earn $5,000 for eight (8) weeks of employment (paid per bi-monthly by direct deposit). Additionally, work-related travel expenses (e.g., trips to other botanical gardens or environmental education sites) will be covered.  The intern must have their own vehicle with proof of insurance, a driver’s license, as well as housing.