Career Opportunities
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 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.
Native Plant Conservation Team 2026 Conservation Apprenticeship
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for a full-time 2026 Conservation Apprentice to join our Native Plant Conservation (NPC) Team. The selected individual will work across OSGF’s 700 acres to assist with the day-to-day land management, plant monitoring, ecological restoration and inventory, and education and outreach operations conducted by the NPC team.
Assistant Director of Local Education and Outreach
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for a full time, two-year contract position of Assistant Director of Local Education and Outreach. The selected individual will engage with and support outreach and education initiatives in our local community, primarily in Fauquier County, with particular focus on working closely with audiences that are traditionally underserved.
Biocultural Conservation Farm Equipment & Poultry Manager
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for a full time Equipment & Poultry Manager position to work on our Biocultural Conservation Farm (BCCF). The selected individual will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all large and small engine machines used at the BCCF, as well as the roughly 200-layer hen flock that is rotationally grased on pasture surrounding the BCCF production fields.
If you are interested in applying for our Fellowship & Residency programs, you can learn more here.