December 08, 2025
Arboretum Internship Opportunity: Plant Collections Management
Penn State students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply!
The arboretum at Penn State is offering an upcoming plant collections management internship opportunity which focuses on collections management, plant curation and horticulture. Applicants interested in Plant Science/Horticulture, Biology, Museum Studies, Geography, etc. are encouraged to apply. This is the fourth season for this particular internship, and the Arboretum is looking for a diverse applicant pool!
It is a paid opportunity and can run for up to 6 months with a spring 2026 start date preferred. Applications will be considered until mid/late January. The job description is attached, and the workday posting is also now live https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Staff/details/Arboretum-Plant-Collections-Management-Internship_REQ_0000073455-1?q=arboretum&clientRequestID=eac38a2fca9046dda2e92529cafdcbbd. Other Arboretum internship opportunities currently available may also be found here https://arboretum.psu.edu/involvement/intern-with-us/.