Cornell Botanic Gardens Learning by Leading program is hiring students for year-long (paid) internships.

Learning by Leading (LxL) is an experience-based program that allows students to take the lead on real-world projects related to sustainability, horticulture, and education. Co-Leaders learn by doing, build relationships, solve problems, and develop leadership skills. Starting in May, with an immersive summer experience and guided by their staff mentor, Co-Leaders go on to lead student teams throughout the academic year and accomplish projects and initiatives that achieve the mission of Cornell Botanic Gardens. LxL cultivates a new generation of environmental leaders through stewardship, education, co-creation, and sense of place. 

Now hiring two co-leaders for each team: Garden Ambassadors, Sustainable Landscapes, Horticulture Enterprise, and Youth Education, plus a Natural Areas Conservation Leader! 
More information and position descriptions can be found here. Apply today! Applications are due by March 15, 2026. 

Contact Lauren Salzman (las466 [at] cornell.edu (las466[at]cornell[dot]edu)) with questions.

• Co-Leader LXL Youth Education Team
• Co-Leader LXL Garden Ambassador Team
• Co-Leader LXL Horticulture Enterprise Team
• Co-Leader LXL Sustainable Landscape Team
• Natural Areas Conservation Leader