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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Internship Information
Since 1910, Brooklyn Botanic Garden has sought to expand the human knowledge of plants in a beautiful and inspirational setting. Horticultural display, education, and scientific research have been important missions of the Garden since its inception.
The internship programs provide opportunities to gain valuable experience working with professional horticulturists, educators, and scientists in a botanically rich and diverse 52-acre garden within the country's largest metropolis.
BBG Internship Program Objective
Provide hands-on experience training in a botanic garden with professionals.
Goals for All Interns
- Gain an appreciation for the essential need of plants and for the global diversity of plants and people
- Introductions to and support of career opportunities in horticulture, education, botany and environmental science
- Learn about the mission, programs, and history of BBG
- Learn about the resources, operations, and role of a botanic garden
- Learn the benefits of teamwork and cooperation and reinforce a sense of responsibility
BBG is unique in offering many different types of paid internships. These range in length from three months to one year, with varying start and end dates throughout the year. The age requirements for the internships range from high school students to post-college. While some of the internships might require an interest in environmental science or familiarity with local plants, some do not require any prior gardening experience.
Interns have access to BBG's living collection of over 10,000 plant types and almost 250,000 herbarium specimens. Other resources include the Gardener's Resource Center, Science Library and Rare Book Room. Some of the best resources, though, are our professional staff of gardeners, educators, and scientists.
Housing is not available through BBG, but we are able to offer a list of potential student accommodations and resources.
The opportunity to train with botanic garden professionals in a globally respected public garden and to learn about horticulture and the importance of plants in an urban setting is what makes an internship at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is truly a unique experience.
For general information about the internships, please contact:
Human Resourcesrochellecabiness@bbg.org
For information about the Garden Apprentice Program for High School students, please contact:
GAP Coordinatorgap@bbg.org
Application Procedure for All Internships (except Horticulture)
Please send the requested application requirements, also indicating which internship you are interested in, to:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden1000 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225-1099
Attention: Director of Human Resources
Fax: 718-622-7826
personnel@bbg.org
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