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Paid Internship (AmeriCorps) as crew leader in the DC National Capital Region – Invasive Plant Management Program

See below for details about a paid internship opportunity (this is an AmeriCorps – Appalachian Conservation Corps Position) in Washington, D.C. for upcoming grads and alumni interested in conservation, GIS, invasive species removal, biology and other related fields:

Our Invasive Plant Management Lead Individual Placements will work with the NPS National Capital Region to supervise a field crew controlling invasive plant species with mechanical and chemical control methods.

This 49-week internship runs from Jan. 13th, 2025 to Dec. 19th, 2025 and is based out of Washington, D.C. Since housing is not provided, we are seeking candidates within a commutable distance to the D.C. office. Since this is a full-time internship, we are seeking alumni and recent grads with experience in field work.

This position pays $800/week and the intern will also receive a $6,895 AmeriCorps Segal Education award upon successful completion that can be used to pay back federal student loans or for additional schooling.

For more information and to apply, visit the application here – https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/5489 

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Two Horticulture Positions at Green Spring Gardens

The Office of Community Horticulture at Green Spring Gardens is currently hiring for two positions: 1) an Assistant to the Garden Plot Coordinator and 2) an Urban Ag Intern for the winter/spring months. The details are posted in the files below. The Assistant position has some flexibility (no remote work) and is 15 – 20 hours per week. The Internship is the same except that it is no more than 15 hours per week.

The detailed information for both positions is below:

Assistant to Garden Plot Coordinator Position

Urban Ag Intern Winter 2025 Position

To apply, email resume to: Pamela H. Smith at Pamela.smith2@fairfaxcounty.gov  703-324-9781

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Rooted In Education – Garden Caretaker and Garden Educator Jobs

Rooted In Education is looking for Garden Caretakers and Garden Educators for their school gardens throughout the Northern Virginia region.
Rooted In Education supports the development of whole and healthy children by installing gardens (living laboratories) in partnership with Schools and community organizations; creating programs, curriculum, and educational paradigms linking learners to themselves and the living world; and empowering Schools with need-based grants to increase students’ access to enriching extracurriculars.
Nadia Stewart, the Executive Director, also wanted to make it known that applicants are welcome to apply to both of these positions. See the job descriptions and application process below for each position:

 

 

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Pollinative – Sustainable Sites Leads/ Project Managers

Part-time ($35/hr)- Sustainable Site Leads/ Project Managers

Founded in 2024, Pollinative is a new kind of landscaping company that demystifies and removes barriers to going native. We challenge the culturally accepted well-maintained yard. By improving our balance with nature, we are improving the communities in which we operate, saving the environment, and saving our customers money.

Our vision is to simplify and promote the concept of “going native”, making it easy, accessible, and affordable for everyone. We share entomologist and ecologist Doug Tallamy’s vision for the American yard, and we aspire to contribute to the cause of at-home national parks and more.

Full Information:Pollinative Site Lead – part-time

https://gopollinative.com/

All interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to rob@gopollinative.com

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Pollinative Intern- Sustainable Site Leads/ Project Managers

Intern – Sustainable Site Leads / Project Managers

Founded in 2024, Pollinative is a new kind of landscaping company that demystifies and removes barriers to going native. We challenge the culturally accepted well-maintained yard. By improving our balance with nature, we are improving the communities in which we operate, saving the environment, and saving our customers money.

Our vision is to simplify and promote the concept of “going native”, making it easy, accessible, and affordable for everyone. We share entomologist and ecologist Doug Tallamy’s vision for the American yard, and we aspire to contribute to the cause of at-home national parks and more.

Full Information: Pollinative job description – summer intern

https://gopollinative.com/

All interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to rob@gopollinative.com

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GARDEN WORKER NEEDED

GARDEN WORKER NEEDED for McLean home garden. $25/hour for 5 hours weekly from June- October. Work will include: weeding, perennial plant care, mulching, etc.  Hours are flexible. Applicants must have knowledge of best practices and be able to identify weeds and invasives.  Applicants must provide transportation and basic garden tools.  Contact Gretchen Stark at gretchenrstark@gmail.com to arrange a FT interview.

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Part time student gardener needed immediately Approximately 20 hours per week. Hours and schedule are flexible.

A NOVA Horticulture Student recently completed their HRT 297 cooperative education hours with Florence, so she is looking for someone new. If you are interested, contact her directly. See below:

We seek an enthusiastic student who likes plants and working outdoors.

If you are interested in learning about plants, eco friendly sustainable gardening, and want to learn through hands-on experience from an experienced gardener, then  please reach out at this email or phone listed below.

The gardening work is in Fairfax, VA. Gardens are extensive, varied and interesting landscaping. Plants include perennial beds, shrub & tree beds, specimen trees, fruit trees and some native woods.  All aspects of plant management are covered including propagation. You must have your own transportation.

Student will learn plant identification, plant nutrition, disease identification and control, pruning and trimming, dividing perennials, planting new plants, weeding. Also there’s some grounds maintenance such as leaf removal and moss control. As much as possible we practice sustainable methods.

Pay is commensurate with experience and competitive to the industry. Let’s discuss.

Please reach out and thank you!

Florence Katrivanos

kat3cats@gmail.com

703-615-7092

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Appalachian Conservation Corps Open Positions

From Laura Boaggio, Appalachian Conservation Corps:

I am reaching out to share upcoming internship opportunities for folks right out of high school or college with an interest in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences, Ecology or other similar fields.

Appalachian Conservation Corps is currently recruiting for over 20 internships at National Parks and Battlefields in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. You can check them out on our Individual Placement page under Open Positions (Individual Placements | Appalachian Conservation Corps (appalachiancc.org)). These are paid AmeriCorps internships, with a Segal Education Award upon completion, which can be applied to federal loans or for further education. Our internships range in size from 3-month, summer positions ​– ideal for current students – to year-long positions – ideal for upcoming graduates and alumni.

I’ve highlighted some positions below that might be of interest to your students, alumni or connections:

  • Resource Management and Maintenance IP at Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick, MD– Work with park staff on maintenance and natural resources field projects.
  • Buffers Assessment IP with Appalachian Conservation Corps in Mount Crawford, VA– Help ACC Watershed Corps assess sites and develop plans for riparian forest buffers.
  • Summer Resource Management and Maintenance IP at Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, MD– Help NPS staff complete a wide variety of field projects.

We are prioritizing candidates commutable to the project site, except for positions with available park housing. Please share with any students or alumni that might be interested and feel free to pass along this email or my contact information. Thank you!

Laura Boaggio

(she/her/hers)

Individual Placement Member Coordinator

Appalachian Conservation Corps

Cell: 540-209-6105

lboaggio@conservationlegacy.org

www.appalachiancc.org

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Mount Vernon Gardens and Landscapes Part-time Position Summer 2024

Mount Vernon Gardens and Landscapes Part-time Position Summer 2024

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Horticulture Department has openings for paid summer positions that may have the potential of fulfilling an internship requirement for undergraduates in horticulture, landscape architecture, environmental sciences, agriculture, botany, or a related field. These positions offer the chance to gain practical, hands-on horticultural experience at a renowned historic site. Students are expected to be dependable and highly motivated, and will have the opportunity to work alongside the gardeners in all areas of the Mount Vernon Estate, including the historic gardens and grounds, the museum, Fred W. Smith Memorial Library landscapes, as well as in the surrounding woods, managing invasive plants. Exposure to adverse weather conditions such as heat and humidity is to be expected, as well as periods of strenuous physical activity. Schedule is a 40-hour week, 6:30am-3:00pm, including one weekend day. Applicants are expected to behave and communicate in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within the Horticulture department and throughout the Estate, with co-workers, management, and volunteers.

Expected duties include, but are not limited to, assisting gardeners with:

  • Planting, seed sowing, watering, and staking annuals, vegetables, and perennials.
  • Weeding and mulching.
  • Pruning grapes and ornamental vines, shrubs, and fruit trees.
  • Dead-heading and seed collecting of perennials and annuals.
  • Harvesting produce.
  • Invasives control in woods.

Ability to use hand tools and operate mowers, string trimmers, and blowers are a plus.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by March 28th, 2024 to: Leslie Bird, Curator of Historic Gardens and Landscapes at lbird@mountvernon.org

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Seasonal Gardener at Hillwood Estate

Seasonal Gardener I at Hillwood Estate

This would count for your HRT 297 Requirement!

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens has over 13 acres of landscaped gardens and welcomes over 100,000 visitors a year who enjoy our art collection and our gardens. Hillwood is seeking someone passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces to be a part of the horticulture team. Our Horticulture team ensures our gardens meet the high standards of our founder Marjorie Merriweather Post and are a welcome place for visitors from all over the world.

The Gardener I will work as a part of a team of horticulture professionals to perform daily duties including, weeding, mulching, planting, mowing and trimming lawns, blowing roads and walkways, leaf and snow removal, fertilizing and watering. In conversation with staff, volunteers and visitors you will use your customer service skills.

This is a seasonal position for 6 weeks, with the possibility of becoming a year-round position. Please view the position description here: https://hillwoodmuseum.org/careers-and-volunteering/seasonal-gardener

Full Description here: Seasonal Gardener I Hillwood 2024 and below. Send your resume to staffing-hort@hillwoodmuseum.org 

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