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About the Role
The NYBG Press is offering a Scientific Publishing Internship as a part-time opportunity during summer 2026 for a high school or college student. The intern will gain skills and professional development related to scientific publications, botanical research, and biodiversity collections, working with an NYBG mentor on a project combining these areas.
Responsibilities
- Engage in project activities including scientific publications, editorial work, plant diversity research, and museum specimen curation.
- Participate in collaborative projects and professional development activities focused on career awareness, presentations, science communication, skill development, and professional conduct.
- Make satisfactory progress on assigned projects and responsibilities.
- Carry out duties as directed by the supervisor.
- Adhere to all safety practices and procedures while onsite and during any online sessions.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a high school or undergraduate degree program.
- Interest in scientific publications and plant science.
- Passion for learning new things.
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player.
- Responsible, punctual, professional, motivated, and self-motivated.
Skills
- Scientific publications
- Botanical research
- Biodiversity collections
- Editorial work
- Plant diversity research
- Museum specimen curation
- Science communication
- Skill development
- Professional conduct
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Part-time
- Internship
Experience Level
- Student
Education Level
- High school student
- Undergraduate student
Salary/Compensations
- $17 p/hr
About the Company
- The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is a leading institution in botanical research and conservation.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE