Sustainability

Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex.  We accept current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields.  Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions. 

ALL SUMMER APPLICATIONS are due on February 1. 

Are you interested in urban agriculture, nutrition or education? Do you want to build community — and your resume — while helping create a healthier food system? Consider joining the TVF team this spring as an intern! Our teaching farm is the perfect place to get your hands dirty and to gain practical experience in farming, nutrition, education, and outreach. We are looking for dedicated interns to support farm operations, educational programing, and who want to help us change the world, one carrot at a time.

Greenhouse Agronomics Intern-01ES5

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If you love developing innovative, cutting-edge technologies that create breakthrough products, you’ll want to check out this exciting Plant Growth Management opportunity at Monsanto.

Produce more. Conserve more. Improve lives. That’s Monsanto’s vision for a better world. Achieving this vision requires inspiration, innovation, and a passion for applying state-of-the-art technology to revolutionize agriculture.

DHS HS-STEM 2017 Summer Internship Program

The Department of Homeland Security sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals.

Benefits Include:

Work in a professional fossil preparation laboratory for course credit. Learn the fascinating craft of fossil preparation and gain an outstanding addition to your resume. Conveniently located near Alvernon and Aviation Parkway. 

If you are a Geosciences student, speak to Nan Schmidt, Geosciences Dept., for more information. All other departments, contact Ms. Lindgren at Christine@GeoDecor.com. 

Art students and students from the School of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology are invited to apply. 

Check out our website: www.GeoDecor.com

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Highlighted opportunities for Plant Sciences, SWES, Animal Sciences, Vet Sciences, etc:

The summer 2018 internship application period is Jan. 22-26.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers semester-long paid internships each semester (spring, summer and fall) located in all 50 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. Collegiate students (sophomore status and above) or students having completed one full year of college, professional program, trade school, or other, with a direct interest in agriculture (production, law, communications, business, technology, etc.) can apply.

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories.

Our Mission Statement

NASDA grows and enhances agriculture by forging partnerships and creating consensus to achieve sound policy outcomes between state departments of agriculture, the federal government, and stakeholders.

About the Internship

The Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex. Interns will learn skills in a broad range of horticultural endeavors from SI's expert professional staff and can provide a strong practical background to emerging professionals hoping to enter the public gardening world.