Opportunities at OSGF

At the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, we believe the futures of plants and people depend on each other. This begins by fostering growth among tomorrow's leaders who are interested in the world of plants. Opportunities for internships, fellowships, and jobs at OSGF will be posted on this page. 

2026 Arboriculture, Conservation and Landscape Internship

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for one Arboriculture, Conservation and Landscape (ACL) Intern to join us for a paid, full-time summer internship. This position is mostly outdoors with occasional indoor time, and will support the ACL team with the management of the OSGF landscape.

2026 Rokeby Wildlife Garden Seasonal Gardener

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for one part-time Seasonal Gardener position to work in the Rokeby Wildlife Garden, our 0.5-acre native plant education managed by the Native Plant Conservation Team. This is a temporary position of approximately four months, requiring 20 hours per week.

2026 Seasonal Gardener

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for two part-time Seasonal Gardener positions to work in the formal and production garden and greenhouses. This is temporary position of approximately four months, requiring 20 hours per week.

2026 General Maintenance & Carpentry Apprenticeship

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for one year-long apprentice to join and support the OSGF Facilities and Infrastructure team. The apprentice will work with the General Maintenance & Carpentry team on a variety of projects to adaptively reuse, improve, and maintain the many buildings and other structures on the OSGF estate in keeping with the history and vision of the property.

If you are interested in applying for our Fellowship & Residency programs, you can learn more here.