Internship Areas

The Conservatory Display Intern will learn the special nature of gardening in conservatories through hands-on involvement in the day-to-day process of installing and maintaining greenhouse displays and collections. This internship is available as a 12-month or 9-week summer internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start date.

This world-class opportunity provides an overarching understanding of displays in public gardens through hands-on experience, problem solving, and close interaction with the Display Designer. This is a 12-month internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start.

The Education Intern will collaborate with Longwood Gardens’ various educational divisions to create dynamic and innovative educational programming for learners of all ages, especially School & Youth. This is a 12-month internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start date.

The Greenhouse Production Intern learns the systems and horticultural skills needed to manage a state-of-the-art container production greenhouse through hands-on involvement in the daily operations of a production facility. This internship is available as a 12-month or 9-week summer internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start date.

The Research Intern learns the daily tasks involved in operating a horticultural research facility through hands-on involvement with the research team and working with extraordinary hardy and non-hardy plants. This is a 12-month internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start.

MLS (or equivalent) student or recent graduate to gain experience in the operations and management of a special library and institutional archives.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Arrange and describe archival collections, develop finding aids, and make recommendations regarding storage, conservation and preservation treatment of archival materials in various formats, including born-digital records.
• Perform basic administrative level tasks in Digital Asset Management System (Asset Bank), including scanning, uploading, editing, training patrons, and supervising volunteer projects.
• Assist with cataloging of library materials and the strategic initiative to improve Authorities control in the EOS ILS.
• Assist in cataloging materials including object collections and digital assets.
• Assist in Records Management functions, including accessioning new records and ensuring timely destruction of expired materials.
• Perform basic reference interviews and services as well as circulation maintenance routines, such as check-in/check-out, shelve books and compile usage statistics.
• Perform routine environmental and pest monitoring in collection storage spaces.
• Assist with Interlibrary Loan tasks as needed.
• Perform various daily administrative and technical tasks.
• Participate in Longwood student/intern activities and all required student/intern work projects.

Qualifications

• Be pursuing or have recently completed a Master of Science in Library Science (MLS) or related equivalent.
• Demonstrate a strong professional interest in cataloging and intellectual control of collections. Strong Excel and data manipulation skills. Strong attention to detail.
• Be able to work on multiple projects in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Be able and willing to work independently.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to interact in a courteous, patient, and professional manner.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Be willing to follow all of Longwood Gardens' policies and procedures.
• Have a valid driver's license.

This is a full-time, 12-month internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start.

The Marketing and Communications Intern assists with the daily management and monitoring of Longwood Gardens’ social media platforms.

In this role, the intern engages with our fans online, answering questions, replying to comments, and liking, replying to, and sharing user generated content. This role requires the intern to work with staff throughout the Gardens to ensure an appropriate response to guest inquiries. The intern is also tasked with identifying high quality fans and influencers, as well as hashtags, trends, and social conversations in which Longwood should take part. The intern is responsible for scheduling posts on all platforms and performing general platform maintenance, and for serving as a backup and assistant to the Social Media Content Editor. In addition, the intern assists with website updates, email communications, and other marketing and communications projects.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily management and monitoring of Longwood Gardens’ social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Responsibilities will include scheduling and making posts, monitoring, and responding to inquiries.
• Supporting content development and deploying new tactics for social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Responsibilities include writing posts, sourcing photography, taking photographs when needed, developing video content, and developing new tactics and campaigns as part of the Communications Team.
• Post content to Longwood Gardens’ website using the Drupal CMS. Develop the monthly Member email newsletter. Responsibilities include identifying and writing stories, sourcing photography, and creating the emails in our email system, Emma.
• Develop content for seasonal brochures or other publications, including writing, photography, and/or video.
• Assist with other special projects to support the marketing, communications, and creative services teams.
• Write blog posts on select topics. Responsibilities may include researching the topic, interviewing staff members, and possibly taking photographs or developing video content.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or completed a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and creative team player.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. The ability to come across as warm and sincere online and to embody Longwood’s brand in digital communications.
• Strong social media presence or skills.
• Keen eye for selecting photography and taking photographs.
• Knowledge of Photoshop a plus.
• Video storyboarding, filming and editing a plus.
• Willingness to work independently and some weekend work are required.

This is a full-time, 12-month internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start.

The Land Stewardship and Ecology Intern is immersed in both the practice of land stewardship and the science of ecology, learning from varied experiences that range from restoration of native plant communities and scientific data collection to GIS mapping and wildlife management. This is a full-time, 12-month internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start.

The Nursery Production Intern learns propagation, potting, labeling, record-keeping, pruning, and transplanting techniques through involvement with the day-to-day operation of Longwood’s nursery. This is a 12-month internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start date.

The Outdoor Landscapes Intern maintains herbaceous and woody plants in several sections of the Gardens. This internship is available as a 12-month or 9-week summer internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start date.

The Plant Records Intern works closely with the Plant Records Manager to learn the methods and techniques applied in maintaining plant records at a public garden. This is a full-time, 12-month internship. Apply by February 1 for a June start.