About the role#
The New York Botanical Garden is offering a part-time Scientific Publishing Internship for Summer 2026. This role provides students with professional development in scientific publications, botanical research, and biodiversity collections. Interns work alongside a mentor on projects that integrate these fields while participating in activities focused on science communication and career awareness.
What you'll do#
- Assist with scientific publications, editorial work, plant diversity research, and museum specimen curation.
- Participate in collaborative projects and professional development activities.
- Present work and engage in science communication tasks.
- Adhere to all safety practices and procedures while working on-site.
- Maintain satisfactory progress on assigned projects as directed by your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a high school or undergraduate degree program.
- Interest in scientific publications and plant science.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
- Motivation, punctuality, and a professional approach to tasks.
- Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in office, laboratory, and collections environments, including extended periods of sitting or standing.
Location & details#
- Location: Bronx, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Schedule: Part-time, approximately 15 hours per week.
- Compensation: $17 per hour.
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