Employment

Come join us at Tyler Arboretum! We’re a 650-acre public garden located in Media, Pennsylvania, just 40 minutes from Center City Philadelphia. We’re proud to be one of the oldest arboreta in the northeastern United States. Our grounds are home to renowned plant collections, majestic champion trees, and historic buildings. We’re always buzzing with activities like workshops, classes, and tours for both adults and kids. It’s a great place to work, be part of a team environment, and be close to nature!

Open Positions:

Nature Education Internships

Overview

Tyler Arboretum Education Department has limited openings for Nature Education Interns responsible for leading school field trips and other educational programs at Tyler Arboretum. Nature Education Internships are UNPAID.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain professional experience, learn transferable skills, and explore careers in nature, outdoor, and environmental education while building a professional network of educators and nature professionals. Tyler Arboretum’s renowned education programs serve thousands of students and families every year. Interns are responsible for leading our school field trip program along with education staff and volunteers. Additional opportunities may be available for select interns including curriculum writing, graphic panel design, and community outreach.

About Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum is an historic arboretum, with 100 acres of horticultural collections and 550 acres of natural areas. Tyler offers both environmental and horticultural educational programs.

Internship Details

Interns must complete a minimum of 38 hours as follows:

  • 6 HOURS of training:
    • Training schedule is TBD.
  • 30 HOURS delivering programs:
    • At least TEN 3-hour school field trips. Field trips occur during the school year on most Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am-12:00pm.
  • 2 HOURS coaching:
    • Grow stronger as an educator by receiving individualized feedback, coaching, and resources from professional educators throughout the internship.
  • Interns must complete the required Keep Kids Safe clearances.
  • All interns in good standing will enjoy:
    • Access to professional development and mentorship
    • Hands-on professional experience to gain confidence and core skills in public speaking, leadership, communication, and teamwork
    • Professional references
    • Free admission to Tyler Arboretum for the duration of the internship
    • A Tyler Arboretum volunteer t-shirt

When possible, we are committed to working with college administrators to ensure our internship meets college internship requirements.

How to Apply

If interested, please complete the Volunteer Educator Application. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

Early application is strongly encouraged due to the limited number of internships available.

Please contact Lexi Fowler for any questions: afowler@tylerarboretum.org.