“This program has changed my life, my views and the way I will grow up and become, all in the six weeks that I was at Phipps.” – 2013 high school intern
Do you know any students that would make strong and eager candidates for an extraordinary summer learning experience?
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is now accepting applications from highly motivated high school students with an interest in the well-being of the planet to serve as summer interns in our paid internship program which will run from June 23th through July 31st. To be considered for this internship, students must be at least 16 years of age by June 24th and must be eligible for the free or reduced-cost school lunch program.
Our high school internship provides hands-on experience working with our science education and horticulture staff, along with classes, service projects, and field trips that expose students to a wide range of “green” concepts and career options.
More information and a Phipps employment application and a supplemental application form, along with a flyer suitable for posting can be downloaded from the Phipps website.
In addition to the two application forms, applicants are required to submit:
• A brief essay explaining their interest in the Phipps internship
• A letter of recommendation from an adult non-relative
Application materials are being accepted between February 1st – April 1st, and should be sent to:
Kate Borger, High School Program Coordinator
Phipps Conservatory
One Schenley Park
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phipps’ mission is to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse.
To learn more, check out previous blog posts about last year’s internship here, here, and here and some pictures from it below:
The above pictures were taken by Phipps Science Education and Research staff.
Phipps Conservatory Science Education and Research 
What do you think?