Horticulture Intern

YMCA•Doylestown, PA

About The Position

We are looking for Horticulture Interns! As our Horticulture interns, you will be tasked with hands-on work in a real growing environment while contributing positively to the community around you. This internship is well-suited for students, emerging horticulturists, or community members seeking practical experience in vegetable production and garden management. Interns will participate directly in day-to-day garden operations while learning to identify, prevent, and manage common vegetable-growing challenges. This role emphasizes learning by doing, observation, and problem-solving in the field.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of gardening or horticulture practices
Familiarity with common vegetable crops (Green Peppers, Eggplant, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Marigolds) and issues that arise
Interest in hands-on outdoor work
Consistency in visiting our community garden 2-3 times a week
Ability to work independently or with other interns
Curiosity about plant problem-solving and diagnostics
Ability to pass relevant clearances

Responsibilities

Watering and monitoring plant health
Pruning and general plant care
Weed identification and control
Harvesting vegetables at peak readiness
Maintaining and organizing garden beds

Benefits

E360 Experience Credits
Hands-on non-profit experience that helps and feeds our Community
Real-world experience in life-cycle of plants from starter plants to harvest
Practical experience in vegetable bed maintenance
A deeper understanding of common vegetable plant issues and how to address them
Improved observational skills related to plant health and growth patterns
Knowledge that complements academic or personal gardening interests
Support from an amazing team
Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger