Fund Raising Events at Franklin Park Conservatory

Please note: We are flexible with hours depending on student’s school schedule. Internships are competitive and students should apply in advance of their prospective internship terms. All interested students must provide the following:

BLOOMS & BUTTERFLIES – Summer Quarter
Seeking 2 dependable and detail oriented student interested in biological sciences to assist us in our butterfly Emergence Center. The intern will be responsible for maintaining the USDA containment facility by monitoring temperature and humidity levels, talking to visitors, cleaning display windows, caring for pupae and assisting with daily butterfly releases. Other exhibition duties as needed.

Requirement: Ability to provide 15-20 internship hours/week. Must major in Entomology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resources or similar field.

VISITOR SERVICES – Summer and Fall Quarters
Seeking 2 interns to disseminate information to Franklin Park Conservatory visitors:

Requirement: Ability to provide 15-20 internship hours/week. Must major in Hospitality Management, Business, or similar field.

EXHIBITIONS – Summer, Fall & Winter Quarters
Seeking 3 Interns to Interpret artwork and exhibition features for visitors. Qualified candidates will monitor the visitors’ interaction with artwork while providing excellent customer service. Interns will also assist the Exhibition staff with development and installation of artwork and exhibitions. Other exhibition duties as needed.
Requirement: Ability to provide 15-20 internship hours/week. Must major in Art, Art History or related field.

SUMMER CAMP – Summer Quarter
Seeking 2 interns to assist with daily story or song, outdoor exploration, and a craft or activity to various ages of children.
Examples of Summer Camp themes:
         Flora Exploration
         Bugs, Bats & Butterflies
         Fairy Tales & Folklore
         Garden Art
Requirement: Ability to work between 15-20 hours Monday-Friday. Qualifications: Must major in Education, Biological Sciences, Art or similar area. Must be available June through July.

HORTICULTURE – Summer, Fall & Winter Quarters
Seeking 2 interns to assist our Horticulture Department in maintaining the plant collections and to provide positive interactions with Conservatory visitors. Qualifications: Students must be majoring in Horticulture, Biological Sciences, Landscape Design, or similar field.
Requirements: to work between 15-20 hours during the week/weekends.



	INTERNSHIP NEEDS FAQ Most interns work around 20 hours a week. All internships are unpaid; however the experiences and knowledge interns gain during their internships are invaluable! Most interns live locally (however out-of-state and international students will be considered) as the conservatory is currently unable to provide housing and/or transportation. Please note: We are flexible with hours depending on student’s school schedule. Internships are competitive and students should apply in advance of their prospective internship terms. All interested students must provide the following: Cover letter and resume Adult Volunteer Application, Click here to download BLOOMS & BUTTERFLIES – Summer Quarter Seeking 2 dependable and detail oriented student interested in biological sciences to assist us in our butterfly Emergence Center. The intern will be responsible for maintaining the USDA containment facility by monitoring temperature and humidity levels, talking to visitors, cleaning display windows, caring for pupae and assisting with daily butterfly releases. Other exhibition duties as needed. Requirement: Ability to provide 15-20 internship hours/week. Must major in Entomology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resources or similar field. VISITOR SERVICES – Summer and Fall Quarters Seeking 2 interns to disseminate information to Franklin Park Conservatory visitors: Programs, services, and facilities at Franklin Park Conservatory, directions within FPC and other inquiries Answer main line Direct calls and give appropriate information Assist in Gift Shop Requirement: Ability to provide 15-20 internship hours/week. Must major in Hospitality Management, Business, or similar field. EXHIBITIONS – Summer, Fall & Winter Quarters Seeking 3 Interns to Interpret artwork and exhibition features for visitors. Qualified candidates will monitor the visitors’ interaction with artwork while providing excellent customer service. Interns will also assist the Exhibition staff with development and installation of artwork and exhibitions. Other exhibition duties as needed. Requirement: Ability to provide 15-20 internship hours/week. Must major in Art, Art History or related field. SUMMER CAMP – Summer Quarter Seeking 2 interns to assist with daily story or song, outdoor exploration, and a craft or activity to various ages of children. Examples of Summer Camp themes: Flora Exploration Bugs, Bats & Butterflies Fairy Tales & Folklore Garden Art Requirement: Ability to work between 15-20 hours Monday-Friday. Qualifications: Must major in Education, Biological Sciences, Art or similar area. Must be available June through July. HORTICULTURE – Summer, Fall & Winter Quarters Seeking 2 interns to assist our Horticulture Department in maintaining the plant collections and to provide positive interactions with Conservatory visitors. Qualifications: Students must be majoring in Horticulture, Biological Sciences, Landscape Design, or similar field. Requirements: to work between 15-20 hours during the week/weekends.

INTERNSHIP NEEDS