Botanical Illustration Intern

CalBG & Bert & Rocky; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

An ecological organization in Claremont is offering a Botanical Illustration Internship for summer 2026. The intern will gain hands-on experience in creating illustrations of plant species, crucial for conservation research and education. This position provides access to vital collections and encourages participation in additional internship activities. Candidates should have illustration experience and a preferred background in botany or biology. This is a temporary, full-time, on-site role paying $20/hour for 40 hours a week over 10 weeks.

Qualifications

• Some experience in illustration.
• Training in botany or biology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create illustrations for publications of plant species new to science.
• Illustrate rare plant species central to conservation research.
• Work on trait evolution and educational outreach projects.

Skills

Illustration

Botany knowledge

Job description

Position Title:

Botanical Illustration Intern

Status & Duration:

Temporary full-time position, 40 hours / week, 10 weeks

Hourly Rate:

$20.00 / hour

Application Deadline:

27 March 2026

Dates of Internship:

15 June – 21 August 2026

Position Overview:

The California Botanic Garden is pleased to announce a botanical illustration internship opportunity for the summer of 2026. This on-site internship is open to early career illustrators interested in developing illustration techniques related to botanical specimens. Working with several Garden scientists and staff, the intern will have opportunities to work on various research projects, including, but not limited to:

• illustrations for publications of plant species new to science
• rare plant species central to conservation research
• trait evolution
• education
• outreach

The intern will have access to the Garden’s five collections (herbarium, library, archives, living collection, and seed collection) and labs as resources for illustration. Opportunities for the successful applicant to participate in the Garden’s Summer Applied Plant Conservation Internship activities, such as workshops and presentations, will also be encouraged.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have some experience in illustration. Some training in botany or biology is preferred.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio to:

Attention: Human Resources

1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711

Required Format for Submission:

Create a folder on Google Drive; folder MUST be named in the following format: Last name_First name (e.g., Doe_Jane).

Include your resume, cover letter, and portfolio of your work in the folder. Resume and cover letter MUST be named in the following format: Last name_First name_resume; Last Name_First Name_cover letter (e.g., Doe_Jane_resume; Doe_Jane_cover letter). Upload five to seven digitized examples of your artwork to the Google Drive. Digitized examples should be in Portable Document Files (.pdf) format. Set sharing to “Anyone with the Link Can View” and include the link in an email submission to [e-mail] with the email header titled “Botanical Illustrator Internship.”

Easily contact us at [e-mail] | [phone] | www.calbg.org