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

14 days+
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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

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