University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Garden Maintenance Internship
UW Farm, Seattle, WA
- Spring 2026
- On-site
- 3-5 credits
Listing details
- Last verified Oct 24
About the job
OPEN Spring, Summer and Fall 2026
The purpose of this internship is to encourage Landscape Architecture students to learn hands-on skills in garden maintenance, regarding perennial plantings; and to think about maintenance requirements as they learn how to design garden and public spaces.
- Restricted to Landscape Architecture Students
- You will learn about care and maintenance of one of the farm’s many interconnected gardens – Culinary, Orchard, Perennial Fruit, Perennial Flowers, Children’s Garden, Permaculture Station, Herbs for example.
- Students will meet with Farm Director once per week to reflect on experience with garden and the course readings in a cohort model. Course readings will include UW Farm Handbook and readings adapted to students’ interests.
- Schedule requirements: Students will be on farm for the first 2 weeks for at least three shifts. Also, they must work on garden during UW Farm Volunteer shift hours.
- Commitment: one quarter minimum, with priority given to candidates available for two consecutive quarters – Spring & Summer or Summer & Fall or Full Season. Requires shifts on the farm in-person. Hours depending on credits.