Careers
Thank you for your interest in joining the PHS team. Explore our current exciting and rewarding job openings below!
Competitive Classes Intern
PHS is seeking a seeks a Competitive Classes intern who will play a pivotal role in supporting the dynamic exhibits and entries crafted by over 750 talented non-professional exhibitors in landscape design, floral design, pressed plants, botanical arts, photography, and horticulture. As part of the Competitive Classes Team, you'll collaborate with exhibitors and designers on essential processes like judging and awards, communications, and event planning for the Exhibitors and Awards Event, as well as document important information in the Flower Show Database (FSDB).
Data and Administrative Manager, Trees
The Data and Administrative Manager for the Trees Team is responsible for organizing, managing, and maintaining data systems that support the effective delivery of Trees Team programs and initiatives. This position oversees data associated with applications, planting locations and mapping, reporting, permitting, program tracking, and other information critical to achieving the goals of the Trees Team. The Manager will develop and implement strategies for the collection, management, reconciliation, and quality assurance of data from both internal and external sources.
Digital Marketing Intern
PHS seeks a part-time Digital Marketing Intern to work closely with the Associate Director of Digital Content on content creation and digital marketing initiatives with a focus on email marketing, SEO, and digital marketing content. This internship runs from September - December 2026 with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments. The intern must be available 24 hours a week.
Design Team Intern
PHS is seeking a seeks a Design Team Intern who will help translate the team’s design drawings into a fully realized physical show, supporting the planning and design process from documentation through on-site execution. The Design Team intern will also jump in with the design, production and site-operations teams on documentation, materials organization, event support, and day-of tasks as they come up.
Event Operations Specialist
The Event Operations Specialist is a critical support role within the PHS event operations team. Its focus is on data collection, analysis and management as well as translating data to actively support all event operations, with focus on the Philadelphia Flower Show. This position operates behind the scenes creating and documenting processes and seeking continued process improvement.
Experience and Engagement Intern
PHS is seeking a seeks an Experience & Engagement intern who will assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of Experience & Engagement (E&E) initiatives during the Flower Show. The Experience & Engagement Intern will also take a lead role in planning and coordinating one of the Flower Show's signature special events, Family Frolic. This includes recruiting and collaborating with family-focused organizations and community partners to create engaging activations for attendees.
Healthy Neighborhoods Specialist
The Healthy Neighborhoods Specialist works closely with Healthy Neighborhoods Director of Special Initiatives to execute all facets of the Citywide Curbside Appeal Program. The Specialist will play a critical support role in the implementation of curbside improvement projects across 10 neighborhoods blocks in Philadelphia. The Specialist will work across PHS departments, with external contractors, and with block captains and residents to install trees, rain barrels, planters, and more.
Landcare Field Specialist
PHS partners with local businesses and community groups to transform vacant lots into vibrant green spaces that provide lasting benefits for neighborhoods. Through PHS LandCare, we replace waste with grass, trees, and plants in over 12,000 vacant lots across Philadelphia. The Landcare field Specialist helps with managing, and monitoring landscape construction activities on assigned projects in accordance with schedules, budgets, drawings, and specifications. Oversee and monitor LandCare maintenance of designated groups to ensure contractor and community group compliance with PHS technical standards and landscaping and construction best practices.
Marketplace Intern
PHS is seeking a Marketplace Intern who will gain hands-on professional development and valuable experience in event planning for a thriving nonprofit organization. They will assist with planning and coordination of the 2027 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in event logistics and planning who wants to get a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes at events. Interns will have the benefit of learning critical event organizing and planning skills from experienced staff.
Operations Intern, Shows
PHS is seeking a seeks an Operations Intern that will assist with planning and coordination of the 2027 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. Operations intern will assist in the behind-the-scenes operational side of the Flower Show. They will manage inventory for keys and radios, assist with the set-up and breakdown of special events within the Flower Show, and oversee wheelchair/scooter operations throughout the Show. This position requires a valid driver’s license.
Public Relations Intern
PHS is seeking a part-time Public Relations Intern to work closely with the Manager of Public Relations and Communications. The internship will run from September 2026 – December 2026. The student must receive college credit for the internship. The intern will support the implementation of public relations and communications strategies by drafting and developing press materials. As well as support communications materials for the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show.
Volunteer Team Intern
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society seeks a Volunteer Intern who will gain hands-on professional development and valuable experience in event planning for a thriving nonprofit organization. Interns will assist with planning and coordination of the 2027 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show and other volunteer opportunities as they arise. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in event logistics and planning who wants to get a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes at events.