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About the Role

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society seeks a Design Team Intern to assist in bringing the 2027 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show to life. This role offers hands-on experience in design and event production, working alongside industry professionals to translate design documentation into reality. The ideal candidate is design-minded, logistically sharp, and enjoys seeing ideas materialize.

Responsibilities

• Manage graphic production and on-site logistical support.
• Anticipate project needs, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Assist the Design Team in planning and executing the Flower Show.
• Prepare design files for print, coordinate with print shops, and manage printing of various materials.
• Take field measurements and assist in laying out elements on the show floor.
• Coordinate with labor crews for accurate organization and placement of elements.
• Run errands for supplies and printing.
• Support design, production, and site-operations teams with documentation and event tasks.
• Process and interpret data in Excel and translate it into design outputs.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver's license and willingness to drive a shared vehicle.
• Be a strong, proactive communicator comfortable coordinating with diverse individuals.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be willing to iterate and assist the team wherever needed.
• Must be fully available for the entire Flower Show period, from set-up to tear-down.
• Must be able to endure extended periods of walking and/or standing.
• Must be able to lift 20lbs.

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to create graphic decks in Google Slides.
• Comfort preparing print and graphic documents.
• Comfort using measuring tools (e.g., tape measure).
• Proficiency in a 3D modeling program (SketchUp and Layout preferred; CAD, Rhino, or similar also welcome) is a bonus.

Location

• Philadelphia, PA

Work Type

• Full-time
• Internship

Experience Level

• Intern

Salary/Compensations

• $3,000 stipend for the duration of the internship

About the Company

• The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is dedicated to creating beautiful, thriving green spaces and engaging people in the power of horticulture.
• The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is one of the largest and most celebrated events in the country.

Equal Opportunity

• PHS values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
• All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.