Fall Interns

NTBG’s Internship Program is designed for energetic and motivated individuals. This is a “hands-on” physically demanding horticulture program first and foremost. Interns will work side-by-side with staff caring for and learning about the plant collections, including native Hawaiian species, breadfruit, and other tropical species. The schedule includes on-the-ground introduction and training, lectures, or workshops by NTBG staff faculty on plant propagation, plant records/mapping, botany, ethnobotany, restoration ecology, conservation, and other plant-related topics. For students interested in the establishment, development, and maintenance of botanical garden collections, this is an excellent work-study opportunity for college & university-level students and other adults to gain valuable, practical experience in a tropical setting.

Applicants must:

• Be a college-level student or have relevant experience or education

• Have a valid Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle in the US.

• Show an aptitude and strong interest in tropical horticulture, botany, conservation, ethnobotany, or science-related fields with mature career goals in this direction

• Be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. upon start of employment

Applications - Complete online at ntbg.org/courses to include the following PDF attachments:

• One (1) letter of recommendation 

• Copy of Diploma or equivalent

• Resume 

Lodging is available upon request for a fee. Interns are responsible for their own airfares to/from Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i, own meals (suggest allow at least $25/day), and own ground transportation, with the exception of airport pickup/drop-off and program days pick-up/drop off for those staying in Garden housing. 

Wage: $16.00/ hr.  Interns are covered under NTBG worker’s compensation.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.