The Arboretum at Penn State is offering one paid internship in plant curation and collections management for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. This internship will help develop skills relevant to a career in collections management, plant curation, and professional horticulture in a botanical garden setting. Work with the Arboretum’s Curator of Living Collections to manage the Arboretum’s plant collections utilizing botanical record keeping software and various other technologies. The intern will also assist in mapping, labelling, and inventorying the living collections. This position will introduce interns to the world of public gardens, research, and visitor services. This is a short-term position for up to 40 hrs/week up to 6 months, preferably beginning in early spring and ending in fall; however, exact dates are negotiable. This is a hybrid position with some remote work opportunities available.

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Contract: Full-time for 6 months

Salary: 15 USD/ hour

Location: State College, Pennsylvania, USA