Internship offerings are available for university students, with occasional high school level opportunities, and are seasonally dependent. Internships are unpaid, however, the experiences and knowledge gained can be invaluable. In many cases, hours can be flexible to accommodate student schedules.
To apply for an internship, please forward a cover letter, resume, and a
volunteer application to
volunteers@fpconservatory.org, or mail to:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Attention: Volunteer Coordinator
1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203
Current Opportunities:
Horticulture Department Internships
Internship Summary: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is seeking creative, self-motivated students interested in developing their horticulture skills through hands-on, practical experience in a public garden setting.
Internships Available in the following areas:
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Botanical Gardens - Work directly with horticulture staff on the maintenance and care of outdoor botanical gardens and grounds.
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Columbus Commons -Work directly with horticulture staff to maintain the gardens at the Columbus Commons, a 9-acre green space in the heart of downtown Columbus.
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Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus - Work with horticulture staff and volunteers at this four-acre facility featuring display gardens, ornamental trees and shrubs, perennial flowers, vines and herbs, fruit trees and berries, as well as seasonal color and rotating vegetable crops.
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Indoor Conservatory - Learn about the operations and maintenance of the Conservatory’s interior plant collections while working alongside Conservatory horticulturists.
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Greenhouse Internship - Work with the Conservatory’s Greenhouse Grower on research, growing, propagation, greenhouse maintenance and sanitation.
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Design -The intern will assist the Horticulture Designer with research, planning, measuring, drafting, budgeting, sourcing, and installation of various design projects.
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Trials Garden - Activities include maintenance of the outdoor trials gardens, including weekly and monthly plant evaluations, and data entry pertaining to annuals, perennials, and vegetables.
Additional Information: These are ongoing internship opportunities. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for a full internship description.
MPH Practicum Internship – Education Department
Internship Summary: Work with the Education Department on coordinating a program to deliver food and nutrition education to low-income NE-side families.
Requirements: Must currently be a MPH (Master's of Public Health) student who needs to fulfill practicum hours.
Additional Information: The internship runs from the end of May to mid-August, with some slight flexibility on dates.
Dietetic Internship – Education Department
Internship Summary: Assist the Education Department in development and delivery of edible education programs, including summer camps, cooking classes, nutrition education and farmers' market programming.
Requirements:
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Must possess a degree in Dietetics, Food & Nutrition; or
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Be working towards registration as a dietitian, or
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Be currently enrolled in a college program in the same or closely-related discipline that needs to fulfill practicum hours.
Additional Information: The internship runs from the end of May to mid-August, with some slight flexibility on dates.