Organization
Job Posted
February 18, 2026
Job status
Job Category
Job Type
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Christie Collins
Contact Email
education@santafebotanicalgarden.org
Deadline to Apply
Location
United States
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.