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<p class="MsoNormal">The Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex. Interns will learn skills
in a broad range of horticultural endeavors from SI's expert professional staff and can provide a strong practical background to emerging professionals hoping to enter the public gardening world. We accept current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate
students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields. Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Opportunities include</u></b>: <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.gardens.si.edu/get-involved/internship-greenhouse-nursery.html">Smithsonian Orchid Internship</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.gardens.si.edu/get-involved/internship-education-outreach.html">Education and Outreach Internship</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.gardens.si.edu/get-involved/internship-aag.html">Archives of American Gardens Internship</a>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.gardens.si.edu/get-involved/internship-landscape-architecture.html">Landscape Architecture</a>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.gardens.si.edu/get-involved/internship-grounds-managment.html">Horticulture Internship</a></span>
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<b><u>Deadlines: </u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applications for internships should be received no later than the dates listed below.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Winter/Spring Internships: November 15</b>
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<b>Summer Internships: February 1<br>
Fall internships: May 15</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Requirements for applying to the Smithsonian Garden intern program</u></b>:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Two letters of recommendation<br>
College transcript(s)<br>
Essay describing background, interest in field, career goals and chosen project. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Further details about the internship and how to apply can be found on our website at
<a href="http://www.gardens.si.edu/get-involved/internships.html">http://www.gardens.si.edu/get-involved/internships.html</a> .
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</span>We’d appreciate if you could forward this information to any students who may be interested an internship with Smithsonian Gardens! <o:p></o:p></p>
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