Internships and Scholarships

Undergraduate and Graduate Internships

Field Trips Internship for the 2026-2027 Academic Year OPEN:

The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Education Department seeks field studies interns for the 2026-2027 school year! Field Studies Interns will assist with daily in-person field trips for kindergarten to twelfth-grade students.

You will gain teaching and leadership skills and learn about informal outdoor education. Interns will work with a team of staff members and passionate volunteers working toward sharing the joy and beauty of tropical gardening with everyone. Candidates must commit to at least 8 hours, ideally 16 hours per week, for the fall and/or spring semester. Work hours are primarily 9 am to 1 pm on weekdays (but can extend to the entire day). Interns can receive EITHER a small stipend,  community service, or credit hours. This position reports to the Field Studies Coordinator. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and teaching in-person and virtual environmental education programs, including writing lesson plans, creating print and audiovisual content, and conducting research.
• Oversee field trip group logistics, such as bus arrival and preparing the group for the program alongside interns and volunteers.
• Prepare program materials such as printing worksheets, assembling props, and tending to plants for field trip use.
• Provide support for education volunteers by training them on content and collaboratively executing lessons.
• Assist in identifying local and national schools to develop outreach efforts.
• Assist education staff as needed with special projects and events.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong time management skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, quick learner, and possesses a high level of personal integrity.
• Enthusiasm and patience in working with students of all ages; ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• The ability to lift objects to 20 lbs., work in various weather conditions, and stand/walk for extended periods is preferred.

For any questions or to apply with a cover letter and resume, please contact Jonny Rojas at jrojas@fairchildgarden.org. 

STEMLab Intern for the 2026-27 Academic Year:

The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Education Department seeks STEMLab interns for the 2026-2027 school year!

STEMLab is a unique outreach program developed in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools to have middle school students contribute to propagating and repopulating endangered native orchids as part of the Fairchild Million Orchid Project.

STEMLab Interns will assist with educating, emails, data entry, calendar coordination, and prepping materials in the Million Orchid Lab. You will gain teaching and leadership skills and learn about informal outdoor education. Interns will work with a team of staff members and passionate volunteers working to provide middle school students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on orchid research and propagation techniques. 

Candidates must commit to at least 4 hours (9 AM-1 PM) per week for the fall/spring semester. Work hours are primarily on weekdays as our programming runs on Tues/Wed/Thurs. A limited number of stipends are available for this opportunity; however, community service and/or credit hours are also available. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in teaching the in-person STEMLab programming Tues, Wed, and Thurs from 9 AM–1 PM 
• Assist in preparing materials for STEMLab visits. 
• Training in the orchid lab and learning sterile techniques to prepare materials for STEMLab visits.
• Support education volunteers by training them on content and collaboratively delivering lessons.
• Assist education staff as needed with special projects and events.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong time management skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, quick learner, and possesses a high level of personal integrity.
• Enthusiasm and patience in working with students of all ages; ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to lift objects up to 20 lbs., work in various weather conditions, and stand/walk for extended periods is preferred.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Armando Hernandez at ahernandez@fairchildgarden.org. We will accept applications on a rolling basis.