Internship Program

Our summer internship program, exclusively for Cornell University students, aims to provide an educational and work experience involving hands-on training that builds on classroom learning and represents the full spectrum of work throughout our organization.

While this is an educational program, each student becomes a member of Plantations’ professional team and works with staff to accomplish organization goals. Our staff is committed to the intern program, offering mentorship, guidance, and appreciation for each intern’s contribution.

Our program's schedule is designed to offer all students exposure to the varied aspects of public garden and natural areas management.

Program at a Glance

• Eight internships: 3 botanic garden interns; 2 education interns; 2 natural areas interns; 1 wildflower garden intern.
• Twelve week internship starting May 24 finishing August 12, 2011.
• All positions earn $9.00 an hour.
• Exclusively for currently enrolled or accepted Cornell University undergraduate and graduate students.
• Typical work week is 39 hours. General daytime work schedule (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for most positions)
• All interns participate in Learning Mondays.

For more information on the program, contact the Intern Coordinator, at plantationsintern@cornell.edu