Monthly Archives: February 2023

Scholarships

Scholarship- VA Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Are you in need of funding to complete your coursework? Well, the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Educational Foundation may have a solution for you! They’re offering a scholarship for $1,000!

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the education of Virginia citizens in technical fields with natural resource conservation and environmental protection. To give financial support to students majoring in or showing a strong desire to major in a course curriculum related to natural resource conservation and/or environmental studies.

SWCD scholarship-app-2023

Applications are due April 1st!

Return Application To:
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District,
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 905, Fairfax, VA 22035

conservationdistrict@fairfaxcounty.gov

Jobs

Horticulturist- Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is looking for a new Horticulturist! The Horticulturist is responsible for performing skilled gardening and landscape work and is involved with the operation of the greenhouse/ propagation. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Botanical Gardens Manager and/or the Horticultural Specialist, with moderate latitude for independent judgment and action. Annual performance goals will be set for the Horticulturist.

https://www.novaparks.com/employment?p=job%2Fo0l9mfwA

https://www.novaparks.com/employment?p=job%2Fo0l9mfwA%2Fapply

 

Internships, Jobs

Temporary Summer Gardener- Dumbarton Oaks

Dumbarton Oaks in Washington DC is looking for a Temporary Seasonal Gardener. As a temporary summer gardener, you will assist in the general maintenance of the Dumbarton Oaks gardens and grounds. Actively participates in the daily care and maintenance of this historic 16-acre property including 10 acres of formal gardens and terraces. Works under the general supervision of the garden director, and the direct guidance of Foreperson and Crew Leaders. Works alongside gardeners, interns, and volunteers within the assigned crew, with particular responsibility for the maintenance duties pertaining to the crews’ designated sections of the gardens

https://www.doaks.org/about/employment/temporary-summer-gardener

To Apply

This position remains open until filled. Candidates should submit their resumes to: HumanResources@doaks.org

Please use the email subject line “Temporary Summer Gardener”