As full-time staff members of the University of Pennsylvania, interns work a 40-hour week at an hourly rate of approximately $10.30. Interns must commit themselves for the full year term.

Housing
Arboretum staff assists the interns in finding housing by providing a list of nearby affordable options.  Occasionally there are opportunities for the interns to live with hosts and exchange work around the home of their hosts for a reduced rent.

Helpful Housing Links:
www.craigslist.org
www.4wallsinPhilly.com
www.chestnuthilllocal.com

Interns receive health, dental, and vision benefits through the University of Pennsylvania.

Additional benefits include paid vacation time, sick days, and several paid holidays plus an administrative vacation for all staff and interns is provided between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

All interns are eligible for additional tuition benefits at the University of Pennsylvania, Chestnut Hill College, and Temple University’s Ambler Campus.

Interns may also sign up to take free classes from our seasonal course brochure and are encourages to attend Arboretum-sponsored conferences and symposia that they find of interest and that will further their professional development.