Jobs & Internships

Grow your career at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where every member of our community is valued, respected, and appreciated. Just as our landscapes and gardens are more resilient and beautiful through their diversity, we embrace cultural and individual differences. We invite applications from candidates who share this vision.

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A Culture That Connects

Working at the Gardens means being part of a community that values joy in the natural world. We’re committed to offering benefits that are inclusive, equitable, and promote the health and wellness of our employees.

Year-Round Employees

  • Paid time off starting at 5 weeks
  • Paid sick time and leaves of absence
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Gardens membership and staff discounts in Gardenshop and culinary programs

Seasonal Employees

  • Paid time off (accrued)
  • Double pay when working recognized holidays
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Gardens membership and staff discounts in Gardenshop and culinary programs

Cross Pollination Committee

Our Cross Pollination Committee creates opportunities for staff to connect across teams to build relationships and foster a sense of belonging. From staff parties and parades to bird walks, pond discoveries, and informal meetups, this group helps cultivate a vibrant and welcoming workplace.

IDEA Committee

Our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Committee works to ensure these principles are actively integrated into all areas of the Gardens. Through ongoing learning, dialogue, and action, this group helps shape a more inclusive future at the Gardens.

A woman in a sun hat smiles while holding a tray of seedlings in a greenhouse filled with plants.
A man notes observations while standing in a greenhouse filled with various plants in pots.

Internships at the Gardens

Our internship program offers hands-on, immersive experiences for students and emerging professionals interested in the intersection of people and nature. Interns engage deeply with the work of the Gardens in fields like horticulture, education, marketing, information technology, and conservation while building knowledge, skills, and connections that support future careers.

Internship Program highlights include:

  • Full-day immersive experiences in areas such as entomology, the Butterfly House, conservation, and ecology
  • Field talks on topics like native trees, horticultural practices, and landscape design
  • A field trip experience to deepen regional understanding
  • Social gatherings with interns from the Gardens and our local community
  • A capstone presentation to share your work and learning

Service-Learning Internship in Horticulture and Public Gardens

High school students can explore careers in horticulture and public gardens through this hands-on service-learning internship. Working alongside Gardens staff, interns gain practical experience caring for plants and landscapes while building confidence, teamwork, and professional skills.

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