Job Openings and Internships

Interested in horticulture? Does working in a zoo environment sound appealing? Zoo horticulture may be just the career for you! Visit here often for news of opportunities in the field of zoo horticulture. Click on the link to go to additional information on the job opening. If you are a student, check out the student internship openings below. For details, contact the institution by using the links below:

Regular job openings:

Institution:	Postion:	End Date:
Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno, CA	Horticulture Worker	6/30/2013
National Zoological Park, Washington, DC	Horticulturist	5/29/2013
Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma, WA	Zoological Horticulture Worker	5/22/2013
San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco, CA	Horticulture Supervisor	Open
Omaha Zoo, Omaha, NE	Senior Horticulturist	Open
The Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, AZ	Senior Horticulturist	6/4/2013
Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA	VP of External Relations	Open
The National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD	Senior Horticulturist	Open

Student internship openings:

Many zoos and other institutions offer student internships. This is an excellent way for a college student to receive actual on-the-job experience and training in zoo horticulture. It's a great way for students to investigate the field of zoo horticulture as a potential career choice!

Institution:	Contact:	End Date:
Caldwell Zoo, Tyler, TX	Internship coordinator	open
The Holden Arboretum, Kirtland, OH	Horticulture position description	See description
The Holden Arboretum, Kirtland, OH	Conservation position description	See description
The Holden Arboretum, Kirtland, OH	Plant Records description	See description

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