Ed Fehnel Horticulture Fellowship
Employment Type
Paid Internship (Full-time)Job Categories
Horticulture
Job Description
The Ed Fehnel Horticulture Fellowship Program offers an enriching opportunity for aspiring horticulturists to immerse themselves in the world of public horticulture for 12 weeks in the summer. Nestled within the 152-acre cultural campus of Newfields in Indianapolis, Indiana, this program provides a unique blend of education, hands-on experience, and career exploration.
Students will rotate among our horticulturists, Fairbanks Park, Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and grounds staff to experience the hands-on skills needed to maintain a public garden.
About Us
Newfields is a 152-acre campus near downtown Indianapolis. It hosts major exhibitions in the Indianapolis Museum of Art, popular public events such as Winterlights and Spring Blooms, a seasonal Beer Garden, pop-up culinary experiences, classes, programs, and tours.
Duties & Responsibilities
Our students work closely with our seasoned horticultural professionals to maintain and enhance The Garden and natural landscapes throughout Newfields. They experience skills and concepts including plant care, landscape design, plant identification, irrigation, volunteerism, tree health, and more.
Education and Experience
Successful candidates will be a current or recent student focused on Public Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, Landscape Architecture or related fields. We seek candidates that are passionate about plants and have a clear desire to pursue a career in the green industry.
Application Instructions
For Inquiries or to Apply by Submitting Cover Letter & Resume Contact:
Jaime Frye – she/her(s)
Associate Curator of Living Collections
jfrye@discovernewfields.org
4000 Michigan Rd Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: 317-923-1331 x548
January 14, 2026
