High School Summer Internship Program

The Longwood Gardens High School Summer Internship Program is an eight-week experience available to tenth- and eleventh-graders enrolled in the Horticulture Programs at Abraham Lincoln Academy or Walter Biddle Saul High School in Philadelphia, PA; or the Center for Arts and Technology in Coatesville, PA.

Work and Student Activities

The internship program begins in late June and ends in August. The interns work four and a half days per week with other students and Longwood staff members to learn gardening techniques, and to share responsibilities in various areas of indoor and outdoor horticulture. The interns are paid for the time they work and some travel time. Students work in all safe weather conditions including light rain, hot, and cold temperatures, etc. One-half day each week, the interns attend lectures and/or field trips to other area gardens.

Hands-on Training

Students rotate throughout the garden and experience indoor and outdoor horticulture. The interns work closely with Longwood employees and with other students.

Requirements

A career interest in horticulture and enrollment in horticulture classes offered by the student’s high school are prerequisites.

While at Longwood Gardens, students are expected to obey safety policies, exhibit a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn, and have good attendance.

Apply

To apply for the High School Summer Internship Program, an interested student should discuss the program with his/her teacher who will have the necessary forms and information. A Longwood committee selects students after interviewing candidates.

For more information contact Mark Richardson at 610-388-1000 ext. 501 or mrichardson@longwoodgardens.org.