Intern - Landscape Gardener

About the role#

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a Landscape Gardener Intern for the Summer 2026 term. This entry-level position provides hands-on training in garden maintenance, plant identification, and landscape construction. Interns will work directly with senior horticulturists to help restore and maintain the gardens within the Historic Area.

What you'll do#

• Prepare, plant, and maintain seasonal beds of flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
• Prune trees, shrubs, hedges, and espaliered fruit trees, and shear topiary.
• Perform nursery and greenhouse tasks, including planting, transplanting, and propagation.
• Operate and perform basic service on power and hand-held landscape equipment, such as string trimmers, edgers, and leaf blowers.
• Assist with garden detail work including weeding, edging, dead-heading, and raking.
• Gain exposure to integrated pest management, automatic irrigation systems, and arboricultural practices.
• Perform emergency landscaping work as needed due to weather conditions.

What you'll need#

• Completion of at least one year of college in a major related to horticulture, floriculture, landscaping, arboriculture, or a similar field.
• Knowledge of landscape gardening and maintenance practices.
• Ability to learn specialized topiary and espalier pruning techniques.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Location & details#

• Location: Williamsburg, Virginia.
• Modality: On-site.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
• Status: Full-time, paid internship.