2026-01-09 – Weekly Horticulture Jobs : Horticulture internships available now

Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.


This week, the job market for horticulture professionals seems quite lively. There’s a mix of immediate openings and some solid remote opportunities. The demand for skilled hands in both urban and rural settings is evident. It’s a good time to explore options if you’re considering a change or starting out.


This Week’s Jobs

  • Adjunct Opportunities - Horticulture
    Company: BERGEN COMM COLLEGE | Location: Paramus, NJ
    They’re looking for adjuncts for the Biology and Horticulture department for Spring 2026. If you’re keen on teaching and have the credentials, this could be a great gig.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Interior Horticulture/Greenery Installer
    Company: Green Oasis | Location: San Antonio, TX
    Get hands-on with plant installations. They’re a leader in the field, offering $20/hour. It’s a practical role for someone who loves working with greenery.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Horticulture Grower
    Company: Livetrends Design Group LLC | Location: Mount Dora, FL
    You’ll be maintaining a 20-acre greenhouse. It’s a chance to get involved with large-scale plant production, perfect for someone with a green thumb.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Horticulture Intern
    Company: Bok Tower Gardens Inc | Location: Lake Wales, FL
    Ideal for students or recent grads in horticulture or related fields. You’ll work with their team on various garden projects.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Horticulture Foreman
    Company: CASEY TREES | Location: Washington, DC
    This role involves overseeing community horticulture projects. It’s a leadership position for someone with experience in managing teams and projects.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Horticulture Manager
    Company: Boyce Thompson Arboretum | Location: Superior, AZ
    If you’re skilled in leadership and have a knack for best practices in horticulture and arboriculture, this managerial role might be for you.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Horticulture (Landscaper) Intern
    Company: Training, Rehabilitation & Development | Location: Edinburg, TX
    A great internship for those studying horticulture or botany. You’ll gain practical experience in landscaping and more.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Seasonal Education Horticulture Assistant
    Company: Brooklyn Botanic Garden | Location: New York, NY
    This seasonal role supports educational programs. A perfect fit if you’re passionate about horticulture education.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Enjoy Plants? Interior Horticulture Technician
    Company: Green Oasis | Location: San Antonio, TX
    Full-time role for someone who loves working with plants indoors. You’ll be managing interior greenery installations.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Horticultural Manager
    Company: Village Ace Hardware | Location: Milwaukee, WI
    Manage the horticultural department and provide quality products to customers. A chance to lead and grow in a retail environment.
    Apply Here: Apply Here


Work From Anywhere (100% Verified)

Remote work is becoming more common, and there are some verified options this week. If you’re looking for flexibility, one of these might be right for you.

  • Irrigation Professional
    Company: Accord Irrigation Technologies | Location: Austin, TX
    This role involves a variety of tasks, from repairs and upgrades to horticulture consultations. It’s quite diverse and offers flexibility.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Gulf-States Sales Territory Manager
    Company: Rainbow Tree Company | Location: Destin, FL
    This sales role requires a background in horticulture or related fields. It’s flexible and allows you to manage your territory.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Sales Representative - Dallas/DFW Area/Remote
    Company: Magnolia Gardens Nursery | Location: Magnolia, TX
    This position invites you to bring your sales expertise to their team. It’s remote with potential on-site work as needed.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Sales Representative - Dallas/DFW Area/Remote
    Company: Magnolia Gardens Nursery | Location: Waller, TX
    Another chance to join the Magnolia Gardens team, this role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with industry leaders.
    Apply Here: Apply Here

  • Gulf-States Sales Territory Manager
    Company: Rainbow Tree Company | Location: Mobile, AL
    Similar to the other role, but based out of Mobile. Again, perfect for those with a horticulture background looking for a flexible role.
    Apply Here: Apply Here


See all urgent needs jobs here: See Urgent Needs Jobs
Explore remote jobs here: See Remote Jobs


Hope this helps you find something that suits you. Take care and good luck with the job hunt!

Applied to two “real-time” urban greenhouse internships last month and, , both closed within 24 hours — what helped was keeping a one-page portfolio (3 before/after pruning shots + a quick prop log) ready to attach. If you’re going for the remote gigs, mention your weekend watering availability up front; otherwise they skip you, but some rural sites will trade flexible hours for mileage. Also worth scanning the APGA board daily: Jobs – APGA — anyone else seeing listings vanish by lunch?

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Totally with the “apply promptly” — I set 8 a.m. local alerts and fire off a 3‑sentence note plus one pest ID photo; landed a remote plant‑health internship last week. If you can’t hit same-day, DM the coordinator or comment on their post within an hour to stay visible, @Guide. Quick, concrete wins beat a long portfolio in this real-time churn.

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Quick tip: I keep a 30‑second pruning clip and a one‑page IPM log ready to drop into my note; twice it got me same‑day callbacks from growers. @mcooper23 is right about speed, but I get more replies when I name a specific crop cycle — “bench mums flip in week 36” — to show I read their plan. Small caveat: if a listing feels stale, I phone the nursery first so I’m not watering a dead flat.

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I put “can start within 72 hours, 15‑mile commute” in the subject and attach one propagation tray photo; got two callbacks the same day — @taylor_win23 is right about speed, but if it’s a portal I paste that line at the top of the form instead. Anyone tried adding a tiny availability grid?

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I paste a 15-minute Calendly link and zone map; landed a remote spot, @Guide — watch expiration times.

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