Botanical Science Intern — Part-Time Research

The New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 5,786,000 - 6,612,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden offers a Science Intern position for NYC students to gain hands-on experience in botanical research and biodiversity collections. Interns will be paired with a NYBG mentor on a research, collections, or library project and engage in career enrichment activities while adhering to safety practices.

Part-time, about 5 hours per week; pay rate is $17 per hour. Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school or an undergraduate program in NYC and demonstrate a

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school or undergraduate program in NYC.
• Interest in plant science.
• Strong desire to learn and grow.
• Good interpersonal skills; willing to be a team player.
• Reliable, punctual, professional, motivated.
• This position requires safety training for interns performing research in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant science research and biodiversity projects.
• Work with an NYBG mentor on a research, collections, or library project.
• Collaborate in teams; participate in enrichment activities and science communication.
• Adhere to safety practices in office, laboratory, and collections environments.
• Maintain professional conduct and punctuality.
• Part-time schedule of approximately 5 hours per week; minors have weekday hour limits.

Skills

Interest in plant science

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Punctual & professional

Self-motivated

Safety training required

Education

Enrollment in NYC high school or undergrad

Job description

The New York Botanical Garden offers a Science Intern position for NYC students to gain hands-on experience in botanical research and biodiversity collections. Interns will be paired with a NYBG mentor on a research, collections, or library project and engage in career enrichment activities while adhering to safety practices.

Part-time, about 5 hours per week; pay rate is $17 per hour. Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school or an undergraduate program in NYC and demonstrate a