The Arboretum is hiring a Native Plants Intern in the Walk Across Kentucky Native Plants Collection. This is a seasonal, part-time position, working 8 hours per week during the school semester and 32 hours per week during the summer. This position is for University of Kentucky students only.

Native Plants Intern activities include: 

• Perform seasonal landscape work including, but not limited to, mowing, weeding, watering, mulching, pruning, planting, and other horticultural tasks
• Assist with curatorial activities including plant identification, documentation of plant records, and creating and maintaining plant labels
• Help scout for pests and diseases
• Assist with treatment of The Arboretum’s ash trees for Emerald Ash Borer
• Safely operate gardening tools and small equipment

Apply online at University of Kentucky Applicant Site | Walk Across Kentucky Native Plants Internship

Contact us with questions by calling (859) 257-6955 or emailing arboretum@uky.edu

Application Deadline: 3/6/25