Beal Garden Scholars

Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: February 15, 2026

Beal Botanical Garden Scholar Application 2026
Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum is looking for students to assist in
maintaining our 7-acre garden located along the north banks of the Red Cedar River. Beal
Botanical Garden is over 150 years old and is cherished for its natural setting and
impressive number of plant species. This is a great opportunity to learn about maintaining
public garden spaces, living collections, and connecting with the flora that surrounds us.
Daily tasks focus on maintaining the plant collections and garden. This includes planting,
weeding, watering, mulching, pruning, invasive species removal, event setup, structure
maintenance, and working both independently and with a team. This position requires
working outdoors in a range of weather conditions and temperatures.
As a part of this position, students will join the Beal Scholars team, which includes paid
opportunities for professional development, resume writing, interview workshops, field
trips on and off campus, and team building. Prior horticulture or gardening experience is
not required.
Beal Botanical Garden seeks multiple candidates who:
 are interested in getting hands-on experience maintaining a garden
 are excited to learn and work with plants
 can follow directions and ask questions
 are punctual and timely
 communicate well
 are self-starting and self-motivating
 are willing to collaborate and contribute positively to a team
$15 per hour | May 11th - August 14th | 7:00a-3:30p with some weekend and evening hours
Eligibility: Applicants must be current MSU undergraduate students graduating in August
2026 or later.
Application deadline: February 15th at midnight
Those interested could start as early as March with part-time hours. Continued
employment into the fall semester is determined on an individual basis.