To limit the risk of transmitting COVID-19 coronavirus, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) has changed its operations. The Conservatory and gated outdoor gardens are temporarily closed to the public while Bartholdi Park and the Terrace Gardens remain open. Please monitor this website for updates to operating status. Many resources can be accessed online, including educational materials, virtual tours, informational videos, and our fall programs will all be online. Connect with resources from home at www.USBG.gov/AtHome.
Employment Opportunities
CURRENT OPENINGS
Job openings can be researched online at the Architect of the Capitol website. Positions are listed under the Architect of the Capitol, the administering agency for the U.S. Botanic Garden.
- Gardener (Collections Team)
- Applications due by Nov. 24, 2020
- Direct link to application on USAjobs.gov
Summer Employment
These positions assist USBG Staff in facilitating the Hands on Plant Science (HOPS) Program for DC youth between the ages of 7-12. This two-week program takes place outside in the National Garden. Program staff will gain plant science teaching skills and knowledge, with a special emphasis on hands-on learning.
- Hands On Plant Science (HOPS) Fellowship (Click for more information and to apply)
*This position is paid. The candidate must be at least a rising college senior to apply. - Hands On Plant Science (HOPS) Teacher Staff (Click for more information and to apply)
*This position is paid. This candidate should be a teacher or an environmental educator.
- Hands on Plant Science (HOPS) Student Staff (Click for more information and to apply)
*This position is paid. This candidate must be at least a rising high school junior to apply.
AOC Summer Internships
AOC internship opportunities are offered through both the Horticulture and the Public Programs Divisions. To research these opportunities please visit www.aoc.gov/careers and www.usajobs.com *These positions are paid and mainly available during the summer.
- USBG Horticulture Aide internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer internship
Applications due January 24, 2020
Description: Application must be submitted via www.USAjobs.gov
- USBG Laborer or Garden Aide internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer internship
Applications due January 24, 2020
Description: Application must be submitted via www.USAjobs.gov - USBG Engineering or Architectural Aide internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer internship
Applications due January 24, 2020
Description: Application must be submitted via www.USAjobs.gov
Internship Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in interning at the United States Botanic Garden! High School and College / Graduate Internships are closed at this time. Please check back in fall 2020 for possible openings.
High School
These positions offer high school students the opportunity to gain plant and environmental teaching skills through the facilitation of hands-on educational modules and programs at the United States Botanic Garden. *These positions are unpaid. Must be at least a rising high school junior to apply.
- Fall Public Programs Internship
- Spring Public Programs Internship
College / Graduate
- College Education Intern
Interns will gain experience in plant and environmental education, with a special emphasis on hands-on learning. Selected interns will work with USBG staff to complete a specialized educational project that meets their career and course objectives. *Positions are unpaid. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Due: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the United States Botanic Garden! Please see our Volunteer page to learn more about becoming a volunteer.