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The Trustees of Reservations · 2 days ago

Horticulture Intern

Stockbridge, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16/hr - $17/hr

The Trustees of Reservations is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization, dedicated to protecting exceptional properties in Massachusetts. As a Horticulture Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in maintaining Naumkeag, a historic public garden, while participating in educational activities and assisting with various landscape and garden maintenance tasks.

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

Work independently or with a team to accomplish tasks

Assist with educational programming, seasonal events, and workshops

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

Write a daily Plant-of-the-Day Report

Participate in guided plant identification walks and complete plant identification exams

Attend field trips to local and regional public and private gardens

Qualification

Garden maintenanceHorticultureEcologyLandscape designPublic speakingTeam collaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Experience working in gardens preferred

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

Strong passion for learning about plants, garden maintenance, and garden history

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 all weather conditions (heat, rain, snow) and the ability to perform physically challenging work such as digging and lifting

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: Prorated by length of service

Vacation time: Prorated by length of service

12 observed holidays, 3 floating

Health insurance: You are eligible to participate in the Trustees' health insurance benefit via Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). BCBS also offers additional benefits, such as fitness reimbursement and rewards for healthy habits.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a confidential service that helps employees and their communities with personal and work-related issues, such as mental health support, counseling, and financial advice.

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