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Seasonal Gardener- Kinloch Farms

Are you still looking for a summer position? Are you interested in the wide world of estate gardening? Well then do I have an opportunity for you! Kinloch Farms located in the Plains, VA, is looking for a seasonal gardener! They are also starting to look for a full-time assistant gardener, so if you love the position, you might have the opportunity to stay year-round!

Seasonal Gardener- Kinloch Farms

Kinloch Farms includes a myriad of stylized gardens including, but not limited to, Italianate-styled gardens, walled medieval-style gardens, french inspired allees, kitchen gardens, and fresh-cut flower gardens!

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to August B. Currier at August@canopyinc.net  or call (571)594-8040 for more information

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July 26, 2023 IPM Scouts’ Diagnostic Program

Join the University of Maryland Extension program (and your Horticulturist Kyra!) for a 3-hour outdoor course designed to hone your IPM scouting skills! Following this course, you will have leveled up your skills in diagnosing insects, diseases, and cultural problems in greenhouses, nurseries, cut flower production, and landscape plants.

Date and time

Wednesday, July 26 · 12:30am – 3pm EDT

Location

UMD Central MD Research and Education Center 11975 Homewood Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

To register click here

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-26-2023-ipm-scouts-diagnostic-program-tickets-669323152567?aff=oddtdtcreator

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NOVA Corps Currently Recruiting Student Interns

NOVA Corps, a paid student internship program through the Office of EMSS, is recruiting students to help prospective, new and current students start and finish strong at NOVA. The mission of NOVA Corps is to help NOVA students develop professional skills that will benefit them after college while also providing support to their peers.

General Description: Student interns will perform a variety of customer-service duties in support of educational programs.

Duties and tasks: Provide general information to students on a variety of programs, activities and procedures related to admissions, enrollment and college programs and activities. They work primarily in person (face to face), as well as through telephone, email and/or online chat. Information to be provided includes the application for admission, registration, general financial aid processes, assistance in navigating the student information system (SIS) and Canvas and assistance with campus tours, virtual lobby, new student orientation, etc. Full training is provided.

Essential functions: Provide courteous, friendly and knowledgeable service to students. Provide clear, consistent, up-to-date and accurate information. Attend team meetings, read emails and the College website and utilize current job aids.

Note: One-week on-site training located in Fairfax, Va. area is mandatory.

Benefits: 

  • Gain valuable work experience
  • Develop leadership, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that prepare you for jobs after college
  • Help your peers start strong and succeed at NOVA
  • Paid internship: $18 per hour
  • Flexible part-time work schedule, 20 hours per week
  • Casual dress code with free NOVA t-shirts

Login to Career Connections to learn more and to access the NOVA Corps Student Internship application.

Nursery Associate- Earth Sangha

Are you passionate about native plants? Are you looking for an opportunity to advocate for native plants in the landscape?
Earth Sangha is looking for a nursery associate! In this position, you would help with conservation and propagation in their Wild Plant Nursery, which is the region’s largest local ecotype plant propagation effort! The nursery associates day to day responsibilities include the care and propagation of native plants, the overall organization of the Wild Plant Nursery, and working with plant passionate volunteers!

They’re looking to hire someone for this position to start this summer. It is a permanent part-time position that includes health insurance, retirement, and accrued paid time off with a salary of $18/hour.

Nursery Associate Listing

To apply, email Matt Bright at mbright@earthsangha.org with a C.V. and, optionally, a cover letter

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Multiple Positions- WildWood Landscape

WildWood Landscape, one of Loudoun County’s best landscaping companies, is looking to fill multiple open positions! Whether you’re looking to flex your design muscles, your landscape construction and maintenance, or your small business management muscles, there’s an open position you should apply for!

https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/careers/ 

The open Junior Landscape Designer position would be perfect for a recent Landscape Design Specialization graduate, or a student close to graduation!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/junior-landscape-designer_2023-06/

The open Landscape Designer position would be perfect for someone who already has a bachelor’s degree with an additional A.A.S. in Landscape Deisgn!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/landscape-designer_2023-06/

The open Landscape Foreman would be perfect for someone who is already in the landscape construction industry and looking to utilize their experience somewhere else!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/landscape-foreman_2023-05/

The General Manager position would be great for someone looking to apply their business management and financial data analysis skills as a tenured leader!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/general-manager_2023-05/

Don’t hesitate to apply as these amazing opportunities won’t last long!

 

 

Temporary Summer Gardener- Dumbarton Oaks

Dunbarton Oaks, located in Washington D.C. and trustee for Harvard University, is looking for an experienced seasonal gardener! They’re looking to fill a full-time, term position not to exceed six months. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in working at Dumbarton Oaks, or wishing to gain additional experience in historic landscape gardening. While this position is limited to a six-month term, this candidate could be a strong internal candidate for future permanent gardening positions. So if you’re looking to dip your toes in the water, or looking for a summer job between semesters, this could be the position for you! This position is also eligible to be utilized for HRT 297 Cooperative Education credit if you still need to it fulfill your graduation requirements! 

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

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Summer Gardener- Local Estate in Fairfax

Looking to flex your horticulture muscles this summer? There is a local opportunity from a homeowner who would like assistance during the summer and you could be the amazing individual that helps! It’s a part-time position, soo good for those who may be taking summer classes or have another job. This position could also be used to satisfy your HRT 297 Cooperative Education requirements, so if you’re still looking to fulfill that credit, don’t hesitate to apply!

If you’re interested, please send an email with your resume to:

Florence Katrivanos

kat3cats@gmail.com

Or call the homeowner for more details at 703-615-7092

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Deadline Extended for $16,000 Scholarship for 100 Local Community College Students

Originally Posted in the NOVA Daily Flyer by:
Clint Young, Financial Aid, JCYoung@nvcc.edu

The Herb Block Foundation has extended the deadline for The Herb Block Scholarship application until June 13. This is a great opportunity, so please encourage your students to apply by the deadline!

The Herb Block Scholarship is a “last dollar” scholarship valued at up to $8,000 per academic year and up to $16,000 over the life of the scholarship. It is awarded to about 100 students each year and can cover tuition, mandatory fees, books, and limited transportation and childcare expenses. It is a ‘last dollar’ scholarship, meaning that the amount of the award depends on the student’s financial need and the other financial aid the student receives. It is renewable for up to five years, provided the student continues to meet all other eligibility criteria and has not reached the monetary cap.

Students of any age are eligible for The Herb Block Scholarship if they are a high school graduates, GED holders or current community college students, who meet the following criteria:

  • Are US citizens/nationals, Permanent Resident Aliens, have been granted DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) by the US Customs and Immigration Service, or qualify for in-state tuition under the Maryland Dream Act or Virginia Dream Act. (Note: the 2020 Virginia Dream Act refers to the change in VA policy that allowed students who met certain criteria to receive in-state tuition through the SB 935, “Tuition Equity Provision for High School Completers.)
  • Are a primary resident in Washington, DC, or Montgomery or Prince George’s Counties in Maryland, or the Cities of Alexandria or Falls Church, or the Counties of Arlington or Fairfax in Virginia.
  • A US citizen/nationals, Permanent Resident Aliens, have been granted DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) by the US Customs and Immigration Service, or qualify for in-state tuition under the Maryland or Virginia Dream Act
  • are eligible for (but need not necessarily receive) federal financial aid.
  • Are attending, or plan to attend, on a full time or part time basis, one of the participating community colleges, and have not yet earned more than 40 credits towards a degree.
  • Can demonstrate financial need and, if eligible, apply for financial aid.

Visit https://www.herbblockfoundation.org/scholarships to learn more and to apply.

There are many scholarships out there, some with looming deadlines. Check ’em out out at https://nvcc.academicworks.com/.

Originally Posted in the NOVA Daily Flyer by:
Clint Young, Financial Aid, JCYoung@nvcc.edu

Residential Landscape Gardener- Private Estate

Are you looking for a part-time seasonal job to help fulfill your HRT 297 Cooperative Internship requirement? Or possibly looking for a good entry-level position to help you build upon the skills you’ve learned so far at NOVA? Even if you aren’t looking for those reasons, there is a fantastic opportunity every student should look at! Our very own Rasa Cikotas is seeking help on her 3-acre homestead in Chantilly this summer! This position will help beautify, maintain, and enhance using permaculture, organic, and all-natural gardening methods.

Approximate Time Commitment
March-May = 2 Days Per Week
June – Oct = 1 Day Per Week

Part-Time Gardener for a Residential Landscape

Please reach out via email to introduce yourself and share what excites you about this opportunity – Rasacikotas@gmail.com

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Bicentennial Bonsai: Emissaries of Peace- National Arboretum

Are you looking for something fun to do next weekend for Mothers Day? How about visiting the National Arboretum to view Bicentennial Bonsai: Emissaries of Peace, an award-winning documentary by NVCC Cinema Professor Paul Awad and Professor Emerita Kathryn O’Sullivan.

This is a ticketed event, with tickets prices as follows:
General Admission: $12.50
NBF, FONA, JASWDC members**: $10
You also have the option of preordering themed food to accompany your time at the arboretum!
Bento Box (vegan or chicken) pre-order: $20

The event will include:

An Evening in the Bonsai Museum
4:30 – gates to the Bonsai Museum open for after-hours tours*
5:00 – koto music, free sake tastings, and pre-ordered bento boxes in the museum
6:00 – movie screening in the auditorium followed by Q&A with filmmakers

If you’re interested in attending, you can purchase tickets here:
https://www.usna.usda.gov/visit/calendar-of-events/bonsai-film-event
Registration for the event ends May 10th!

Hope to see some of you there!

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