Job Description

How to Apply

Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. A one-page cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume in a single pdf file. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experiences that directly relate to it.

Job Summary

The MBGNA summer internship takes place Monday, May 5 to Friday, August 15, 2025. In order to fully participate in team collaboration and project work, selected candidates are expected to complete all dates of the internship.

Learning Objectives
The MBGNA summer internship provides university-level students with opportunities to:
 

Who We Are

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) is a transformative force for social and ecological resilience through the waters and lands we steward. 

We turn this commitment into action by:

MBGNA seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan and sustain the excellence of the University of Michigan.

For more information about MBGNA and the summer internship program, please visit: https://mbgna.umich.edu/summer-internships

For questions about the internship application, please contact:
[email protected] 
 

Responsibilities*

This internship position is part of the Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team at MBGNA.  This internship is focused on social media. As part of the MarCom team, this position will regularly interact with visitors, volunteers, and other MBGNA departments during a workday.  This role involves spending time on trails and in outdoor spaces to capture content and engage with MBGNA's natural environment.

This internship position will support the goals of the MarCom through the following: 
 

Required Qualifications*

Work Schedule

Hours Per Week / Days Per Week
15
 

Work Locations

MBGNA comprises 841 total acres, spanning across four sites, including the gardens, arboretum, a bog, and natural areas. This internship will take place at rotating MBGNA sites and locations - reliable transportation is required. 
 

Modes of Work

In Person

Hybrid work may be considered.
 

Additional Information

Compensation: $15.00/hour

Application Deadline

The MBGNA internship application will be open Wednesday, January 15 - Sunday, March 2, 2025.  Applications will be reviewed after the internship application closes.  Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews beginning Monday, March 10, 2025.  Final candidates will be notified by March 31, 2025

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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