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The Trustees of Reservations · 1 month ago

Horticultural Intern

Beverly, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16/hr - $17/hr

The Trustees of Reservations is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization, focused on protecting and maintaining properties of ecological value in Massachusetts. The Horticultural Intern will gain hands-on experience in maintaining historic gardens and landscapes, assisting with educational programs and events, while working closely with horticultural staff and volunteers.

Communities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform various landscape and garden maintenance tasks such as but not limited to; fine gardening, pruning, weeding, planting, lawn care, mulching, watering, tree, and shrub care, recording phenology and plant records, propagation, and other property maintenance as required

Coordinate weekly work activity with Senior Horticulturist and staff

Work independently or with a team to accomplish tasks

Assist with educational programming, events, and workshops

Maintain Water Gardens

Provide Livestock care (chickens)

Act as an ambassador for the Trustees (along with other staff and volunteers) at public events and other outreach opportunities

Work with the Senior Horticulturist to identify and pursue a professional development interest during the internship

Qualification

Garden maintenanceHorticultureEcologyLandscape designPublic speakingTeam collaborationIndependent workAttention to detail

Required

Experience working in gardens

Basic knowledge or experience with garden maintenance, horticulture, ecology, forestry, environmental studies, education, landscape design, or another related field

Comfort speaking to and working with the public

Willingness to work as part of a collaborative team and interact with diverse groups of people

Ability to effectively work independently and unsupervised

Comfort spending long amounts of time outdoors in a range of climates and the physical ability to perform physically challenging work such as digging and lifting

Attending college or recent graduate

Ability to have an eye for detail and follow tasks through completion

Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check

Benefits

Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.

Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

Company

The Trustees of Reservations

Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts.

Founded in 1891