The horticultural intern assists the River Farm Horticulturist with the day-to-day care and ongoing development of the Society’s national headquarters at River Farm. Interns will assisting with: garden maintenance; visitor and member services: interpretative programs; integrated pest management; seasonal exhibits and displays; and, plant identification and labeling. The horticultural intern will complete an individualized garden-based project, in addition to regular plant walks and field trips to gardens in the greater Washington, DC area.

Horticultural internships are open to anyone interested in a career in horticulture, with preference given to those pursuing a degree or who have completed a degree in horticulture, or a related field.

The duration of AHS Internships is from three to six months. Compensation is $9.00/hr. The workweek is 37.5 hours and is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with Saturday morning rotations required. Housing is the responsibility of the intern. Assistance in finding accommodations is provided with a listing of potential rentals, affordable apartment office contacts and a map of the area.

Applications for the horticultural internship should include the following:

• Completed application form
• Current resume
• College transcript (a copy will do)
• Three professional references with addresses, phone and fax numbers
• A statement of professional objectives (200 words)

Deadlines for applications:

• Summer (May/June-Sept) - Priority deadline February 15
• Fall (Sept-Dec) - Priority deadline July 15

To apply, please forward application materials to internships@ahs.org or fax to (703) 768-7533