Internship in Horticulture and Landscape Management
Fernwood Botanical Garden
Full-time seasonal horticulture internship in Niles, MI
May-September
Compensation: $10/hr
Job Description:
Applications are being accepted for Fernwood’s 11-week Horticulture and Landscape Management Internship. This paid position provides a unique opportunity for students to gain practical work experience and exposure to the world of public horticulture and various aspects of natural areas management while building a strong skillset for future employment in the field of public horticulture and land management. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in selected Fernwood programs and events as well as weekly tutorials in gardening techniques and plant collection management.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform various landscape and garden maintenance tasks such as but not limited to: general garden bed care, pruning, weeding, planting, mowing, mulching, watering, fertilizing, tree and shrub care, potting, label making and installation.
- Implementation of invasive species control protocols throughout the preserve.
- Trail maintenance such as sawing and removal of fallen tree limbs, chipping, setting posts and signage replacement and repair.
- Coordinate weekly work activity with Manager of Collections & Grounds.
Assist with event planning and implementation.
Qualifications / Skills:
All interested students are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those with the following:
- Access to a car with a valid driver’s license.
- Current enrollment in a college or university studying public garden management, horticulture, forestry, landscape management, landscape architecture, restoration ecology or related subject.
- Interest and motivation to learn more about plants and the environment.
Compensation and Work Schedule:
$10.00/hour
Full-time temporary duration from May – September, 37.5 hours/week (flexible start and end time)
Application Instructions:
Applicants should complete the digital application (click here). The application includes the following:
Essay of Interest (approximately 200-250 words). The essay should address why you want to work at Fernwood, any previous and applicable job experience, what you hope to gain from your experience, and any other information you think we should know when considering you for a position. We recommend you compose your essay in a Word document first. Then, copy and paste it into the online form.
Other Information:
On-time and complete applications will be given preference over late or incomplete applications. Applications will be available online from the Fernwood web site beginning January 4, 2019. Candidates will be contacted for an interview.
For questions regarding the internship or application process, please contact Steve Bornell at sbornell@fernwoodbotanical.org or 269.695.6491
To apply follow this link to the application form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NfQ5eMW0RpxEl9_DYZvlYfCnJQmIDM3q/view
