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City of College Station · 12 hours ago

Native Landscape Horticulture Studies Intern

College Station, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The City of College Station is offering an internship opportunity for students to gain practical experience in municipal services. Interns will assist city staff with various projects and responsibilities, including managing native gardens and engaging with the community.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Learn the overall concept of public service as a municipality, including the priorities, limitations, expectations, and other aspects of public service

Rotate assignments within a department to develop an understanding of the operational components necessary, possibly including customer service, scope of services, data capture and reporting, process review and other related activities

Gain an understanding of the City’s current business tools/internal software (ie. Munis, City Works, etc.) to complete various tasks, assignments, or other project related steps

Appropriately engage with city staff and customers, maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional behavior while representing/participating with the city in meetings, presentations or events

Perform other related duties as assigned

Gain an understanding managing a wild scape native garden to support our native wildlife, which include, weeding out invasive non-native plants, managing spreading native plants, removing trash, pruning, cleaning trails, watering, repairing irrigation, mulching, and moving soil

Learn to identify native plants in all stages of life and how to care for each

Learn how to relocate beneficial native plants

Assist with garden maintenance, repair, and creation

Assist with seed collection and plant propagation as needed for habitat restoration

Assist with education and direction of park guests and program participants as needed

Assist with Monarch March, BioBlitz, Park in the Dark and other city events as they relate to native plants

Qualification

Understanding municipal functionsGarden maintenanceVerbal communicationWritten communicationBasic garden tools knowledge

Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited college degree/program relevant to the intern opportunity

Experience and/or advanced studies related to field of study, with understanding of municipal functions/services, such as the H.O.P.S. with Texas AgriLife

Verbal & written communication abilities

Be able to lift and move 30lbs and work in Texas weather conditions

Have a basic understanding of garden tools and safety