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. 

Horticulture Apprentice 2026

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for one Horticulture Apprentice to work in the formal and production garden and greenhouses. This position provides hands-on and practical horticultural experience in a wide range of horticultural tasks, with some consideration given to the specific areas of interest and background of the successful candidate. This position is full-time with benefits for one year from the start date.

Plant Records Specialist

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for one full-time Plant Records Specialist to work in the formal and production gardens and greenhouses. The selected candidate will support the care, documentation, and spatial management for plant collections within the Garden Team’s purview.

Cut Flower and Potager Specialist

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for one full-time Cut Flower and Potager Specialist to work in the formal and production gardens and greenhouses. The selected candidate will work closely with the Head Gardener in the management and maintenance of the iconic kitchen garden in Mrs. Mellon’s walled garden and in the two dedicated areas for seasonal and perennial cut flower production on the property.

Biocultural Garden Manager

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for one permanent, full-time Biocultural Garden Manager to work on our Biocultural Conservation Farm (BCCF) and in collaboration with our Local Education & Outreach (LEO) team. The selected individual will be responsible for a 3/4 acre Walled Garden space that includes educational areas and production beds for growing plants used for natural dyes, papermaking/fiber, dried flowers, and medicinal herbs.

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