- All positions start on May 21, ending August 9
- All positions earn $11.50 per hour
- Exclusively for Cornell University undergraduate and graduate students, including those graduating in May; any major and college
- Typical work week is 39 hours, Monday - Friday; exact daily hours vary with position but generally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Learning Mondays: Every Monday, interns from all departments work together to learn and do something new
Internship positions offered
- Botanic Gardens (multiple positions) Note: One of these positions is reserved for a non-plant science major.
- Botanic Collections: Annual Trials (one position)
- Natural Areas Research (one position)
- Natural Areas Stewardship (one position)
- Wildflower Garden (one position)
- Education (one position)
- Marketing and Communication (one position)
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Program Elements
Internships include “Learning Mondays,” group work days, and are required to capture their summer experience to share on the last day.
Cornell Engagement
We offer opportunities for Cornell faculty, staff and students to engage with us.