Paid Internship - Horticulture/Garden at Cincinnati Art Museum – Cincinnati, Ohio

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for a part-time Horticulture/Garden Intern for the summer of 2026. The museum is seeking an intern to assist the Horticulturalist in the continued effort to improve garden spaces, increase plant diversity and maintain an outdoor environment that the community and museum visitors can continue to enjoy. This is a 12-week paid internship that runs from May to August 2026, hours will vary but one weekend day will be required to maintain the grounds on the weekends.

While working in a public garden setting, the Horticulture/Garden Intern will gain knowledge and experience in daily grounds maintenance, operation of various landscape tools and equipment and learn basic principles of garden design, installation and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL INTERNSHIP FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to and working alongside the Horticulturalist, duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in daily outdoor grounds maintenance of garden beds, turf areas, sidewalks, parking lots, planters and museum courtyard
• Hand water annual planters, garden beds and newly installed landscapes
• Plant annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees
• Hand weed garden beds weekly
• Operate string trimmers, leaf blowers, lawn mower and other landscape equipment
• Mulch garden spaces and annual beds
• Litter control of museum grounds
• Use irrigation systems and make repairs when needed
• Other duties as assigned

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants should currently be enrolled in a horticulture program or have acquired practical experience in horticulture or a related field. Basic gardening skills, interest in plants and the ability to work independently are essential.
• Workdays are flexible but limited to 3 to 4 days per week. A Saturday or Sunday shift is required. Start time is negotiable.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend regularly throughout regular shift.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, especially heat and humidity.
• Exposure to wide array of plants and plant materials.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.