The Arnold Arboretum is strengthened by the diversity of our community. We actively seek and welcome people of color, women, persons with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and those who are at the intersections of these identities, from across the spectrum of disciplines and methods, to join us. Together, we strive to create an environment that values diversity, promotes an inclusive culture, and establishes a profound sense of belonging for each member of our community.
Unless otherwise noted, applications are processed online through Harvard’s jobs database, accessed via the links below.
Arboretum Young Scientists: Assistant Teacher
We’re hiring for the 2025 Arboretum Young Scientists Summer program. Help rising 7th and 8th grade students unleash their curiosity and ignite a passion for science through hands-on outdoor exploration in the Arnold Arboretum landscape. We are seeking an Assistant Teacher who loves outdoor education and working with middle school students to join our core teaching team serving approximately 24 students from Boston Public Schools. The Assistant Teacher will work with a Lead Teacher and a team of 12 students.
Curatorial Assistant
Join a dynamic team of curators committed to the collections at Harvard University’s tree museum. Steeped in history, 152 years of records and objects are ready for discovery, stewardship, and development. The Curatorial Assistant conducts curatorial tasks in the Herbarium of Cultivated Plants, inventories plants in the living collections, and supports other plant records and curatorial initiatives under the supervision of the Manager of Plant Records.
Web & Application Developer
We are seeking an experienced Web & Application Developer to join our dynamic Information Technology team. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, delivering, and maintaining web applications that support the Arboretum’s mission of excellence in teaching, learning, and research. This position requires a proactive and innovative information technology professional capable of delivering high-quality, secure technology solutions that meet complex organizational needs.
Arboretum Postdoctoral Fellow
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University invites early career scientists to submit proposals to apply for a unique opportunity to start a research career as independent postdoctoral fellow while gaining training and connections within the framework of a top-tier academic environment. The Katharine H. Putnam Fellowship in Plant Science supports scientists focused on utilizing the Arnold Arboretum’s living collections of woody plants to study any area of plant science. The Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship supports researchers that tackle any area of global change science utilizing the myriad resources of the Arnold Arboretum.
Horticulture Internship (Isabella Welles Hunnewell Internship Summer Program)
The Arnold Arboretum offers paid internships in collections management with concentrations in arboriculture, collections curation, horticulture and landscape maintenance, or plant production. Experiences integrate hands-on training with educational classes and visits to other botanical institutions. Interns are accepted for 12- to 14-week appointments (typically late-May through early-August). The Arboretum seeks a dynamic and diverse group of individuals to fill ten (10) internship positions for summer 2025. All positions are full-time (40 hours/week) at a rate of $20 per hour.
More Info:
To search for job openings and for more information about employment at Harvard University, including benefits, please visit the Employment@Harvard webpage.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employee