New York Botanical Garden Careers

Title:

Forest Intern

Reports To:

Manager of the Thain Family Forest

Position Summary

The Forest Intern, working with the Manager of the Thain Family Forest, Forest Gardener, Forest Botanical Garden Aide, and other NYBG staff, will perform all necessary tasks and assist with the ecological restoration and research in the 50-acre Thain Family Forest. This position is intended for a student interested in hands-on experience and instruction in applied conservation and ecological monitoring.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the ecological restoration and research of the 50-acre old growth Thain Family Forest.
• Work with Forest staff, other NYBG staff, and volunteers to carry out ecological monitoring.
• Assist with invasive species management, trail maintenance, nursery maintenance, and plant propagation.
• There may be opportunities for professional development through field trips, tours, and interactions with visiting scientists, horticulturalists and restoration practitioners.
• Potential opportunity to conduct an independent project focused on environmental science or ecological restoration.

Qualifications

• This opportunity is available to current college undergraduate and graduate students, with a preference for students majoring in environmental sciences or related fields.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on work in ecology and and land stewardship.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Volunteer, academic or professional experience in environmental science preferred.

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the intern is required to, at minimum, work outdoors in all weather conditions in all seasons, stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and walk, use hand tools, and lift and\or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to perform tasks repetitively.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Schedule

• This position will be on-site at the New York Botanical Garden (excluding potential field trip opportunities).
• This is a temporary 10-week seasonal opportunity with an expected start date in June 8, 2026 and end date August 14, 2026. Start and end dates are flexible.
  • Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:000m, with a one hour unpaid lunch (35 hours/week).

Salary

• $18 Per Hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected]