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Paid summer internship at US Botanic Garden

The National Garden Internship at the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) in Washington, D.C.

Internship: The National Garden Intern will focus on Educational Outreach through planning, implementing and managing interpretive materials, and programs for the public. Responsibilities include writing interpretive materials about plants and garden displays, presenting informal interpretive programs to the public, helping to train volunteers on interpretive materials, and assisting with the development and implementation of special displays and events.

Skills: Applicants must possess good organization, communication, people skills, creativity, and an interest in horticulture. Knowledge of horticulture, computer word processing, and a willingness to work weekends are requirements for this internship.

Duration: The position will last up to three months from mid-June to mid-September, but is flexible in order to accomodate the summer schedules of students.

Benefits:
• Reimbursement toward travel and living expenses during internship at the National Garden not to exceed $6,500.
• Opportunities to attend education programs at a reduced fee.
• Opportunities to visit other horticultural institutions and tour their sites.
• Access to the USBG library, a great resource for research on horticulture and related topics.

Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked or emailed to usbg@aoc.gov by March 22, 2010.

For more information and an application for the internship, visit www.usbg.gov or call the National Fund Program Coordinator at (202) 225-1281.


 

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