Balt, MD

Horticulture Internship

Horticulture interns assist the Aquarium horticulture staff with daily activities.

Essential Functions

  • Assist with care of plants in the Aquarium’s exhibits
  • Conduct plant maintenance, fertilization, propagation, and transplantation
  • Assist in display development
  • Perform special projects to be determined by the horticulture staff

Requirements

  • The applicant must have a desire to increase their knowledge about plants and horticulture.
  • The applicant will be required to work hands on in a hot, humid greenhouse environment.
  • The applicant must not have issues related to getting dirty or wet while working with the plants.
  • The applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • Must receive college credit while completing a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term.

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Application Deadlines

  • November 1 to intern during the winter or spring terms
  • March 1 to intern during the summer term
  • May 1 to intern during the fall term

All applicants will be notified approximately four to six weeks after the deadline.

How to Apply

6 steps to follow

1. Download the Internship Application (PDF)
2. Attach brief responses to the three statements listed on the bottom of the application.
3. Enclose a resume with two references listed.
4. Enclose a transcript or have the school's registrar send one to the address below. It does not have to be an official copy.
5. Check the full position description for any additional requirements. For example, some positions require a writing sample.
6. Mail to:
National Aquarium - Internships
501 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Questions?

E-mail intern@aqua.org or call 410-576-3888.