Atlanta Botanical GardenSummer High School Internships
Learn about of plant careers under the guidance of Garden staff while gaining invaluable college and career insights.
High school students interested in science and plant careers · Students commit to a regular schedule of 18 hours per week, Tuesdays through Thursday, for 7 weeks June 2 – July 16. Application open until March 1, 2026.
From atlantabg.org/school-tours/summer-high-school-internship ↗About this program
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.
In addition, interns will gain invaluable college and career readiness skills from community leaders while connecting with their intern cohort.
Intern experiences vary, but 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.
Questions
How much are interns paid?
Students are paid an hourly wage $12/hr, paid in bi-weekly installments.
Are snacks and lunch provided?
Snacks and lunch are provided to interns.
What transportation support is offered?
MARTA cards or parking passes are provided to interns depending on their mode of transportation.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Must be 16 years or older by June 2, 2026 and a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in a Metro Atlanta Title I school.
Who should I contact with questions?
For questions regarding the internship program, please email lboren@atlantabg.org
Details
- Who
- High school students interested in science and plant careers
- When
- Students commit to a regular schedule of 18 hours per week, Tuesdays through Thursday, for 7 weeks June 2 – July 16. Application open until March 1, 2026.
- Ages
- 16 and older
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