Summer High School Internship

Internship Description


The Atlanta Botanical Garden is looking for enthusiastic and driven high school students, 16 years and older, interested in science and plant careers.

Students will work alongside expert Garden staff to cultivate, conserve, and teach others about our plant collections in the heart of Atlanta through a mentorship placement.

In addition, interns will gain invaluable college and career readiness skills from community leaders while connecting with their intern cohort with the guidance of their intern supervisor.

Intern experiences vary and may include working in a plant conservation research lab, cultivating rare plants in the conservation greenhouses, supporting the Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center, or maintaining outdoor spaces like the Edible Garden or Storza Woods.


Dates:
June - July 16, 2026, Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Juneteenth and the Fourth of July are observed holidays)

Internship Information

Selected applicants will be invited to a group interview session at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on the morning of either Saturday, March 21 or Saturday, March 28, 2026
Those chosen to participate in the internship will be invited with their guardians to attend a virtual orientation session on Zoom scheduled prior to the start of the internship
Students commit to a regular schedule of 18 hours per week, Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., from June 2 to July 16, 2026
MARTA cards or parking passes are provided to interns depending on their mode of transportation
Snacks and lunch are provided to interns
Students are paid an hourly wage of $12/hr, paid in bi-weekly installments
Garden shirts and supplies are provided to interns during their internship
Students will keep a journal documenting their experience
Students will be responsible for a personal project that they will present at the conclusion of the internship

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States
Able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and inclement weather
Able to lift 40 lbs. and carry out physically demanding tasks
Must be 16 years or older by June 2, 2026, and a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in a metro- area Title I school
Must submit a completed internship application no later than Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Must have a non-relative adult (e.g. teacher, mentor, boss) submit a recommendation form on applicant's behalf no later than Sunday, March 1, 2026
Willing to follow policies and procedures of the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Able to receive and interpret instruction

For questions regarding internships, please email

Application, Adult Recommendation Form and additional information can be found on the Garden's website at


The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.


It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ABG Core Values

Conservation:
We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind

Excellence:
We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden

Inspiration:
We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone

Integrity:
We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication

Respect:
We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard
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