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City of Cheyenne · 6 days ago

Botanic Gardens Summer Intern (Seasonal)

6 - Botanic Gardens - Cheyenne, WY 82001

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15.45/hr - $15.45/hr

The City of Cheyenne is seeking a Botanic Gardens Summer Intern to assist with the maintenance of plants and gardens. The role involves tasks such as weeding, watering, and supervising volunteers, as well as completing a special project related to horticulture.

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Responsibilities

Prepare, plant, and maintain on and off-site annual flower beds and landscapes. Completes routine tasks such as weeding, mulching, watering, and deadheading

Maintain plants in production spaces; completes tasks such as transplanting, watering, and fertilization

Each intern will be assigned a special project that entails research, planning, and completion of a work product

Supervise volunteers in planting and maintaining on and off-site annual flower beds and landscapes

Assist public with diverse questions about horticulture, history, mission, and operation of Cheyenne Botanic Garden

Work harmoniously with staff, volunteers and interns from all backgrounds, identities and ages, orientation, and abilities

Maintain a safe environment for the Botanic Gardens staff, volunteers, and visitors

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Qualification

Horticultural practicesGreenhouse operationsBasic computer skillsCommunicationOrganizational skillsCreative problem-solvingIndependent work

Required

Must be in or planning to enter an undergraduate or graduate program focusing on horticulture, plant science or public garden management OR must possess experience in nursery, garden center, or agricultural work

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license