The Landscape Maintenance Account Manager serves in a leadership capacity that will ensure that all the landscape maintenance agreements between the company and the clientele will be safely fulfilled to the clients’ full expectation, as per stated contracts, and with fiscal responsibility in mind for the company at all times. As with all positions within the company, the individual chosen for this role will recognize that successfully meeting client and company expectations will support the future stability and growth of the organization and their own future employment opportunities. The Landscape Maintenance Account Manager shall uphold our principal company value that each individual, particularly one in a leadership role, shall promote a positive company image with clients, among fellow employees, and with the general public.

Duties:

Workforce Planning, Management and Team Development
Contract Execution Oversight
Client Service and Sales
Financial Control and Budget Management
Equipment and Vehicle Use and Care

Benefits:

Medical Insurance
Vision and Dental Insurance
Life, AD&D, LTD Insurance
Holidays – Seven (7) paid holidays per year
PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO)
401(k)
Sales/Goal Incentive
Uniforms
Company vehicle
Snow Pay Increase
Snow Bonus

TO APPLY/HAVE QUESTIONS:

Please contact Carmen Kesteven by phone at 703-362-0652, or by email at carmenkesteven@eelandscaping.com

Jobs

IPM Manager – Environmental Enhancements Inc. (EEI)

January 10, 2022

About:

We care about our employees, our clients, and our planet. We pride ourselves on creating a team environment and creating value for every individual here at EE. We encourage creativity, innovation, and feedback, because we want to be the best landscaping company in Northern Virginia to work for. If this is the work environment you’re looking for, we’d love to talk to you! We’re searching for a dedicated IPM Manager to take a leadership role in providing our clients with the highest quality Integrated Pest Management and snow services available.

Duties:

As the IPM Manager, you will be one of our most important promoters, establishing relationships with clients and identifying new opportunities in each account. We will also count on you to build a team of highly-skilled individuals to fulfill workflow demands in keeping with the highest of standards—both yours and ours. To succeed in this role, you must be able to identify and treat diseases that affect plant material (trees and shrubs), turf, and grassy areas. We are on a fast-growth track. As our IPM Manager, meeting client and company expectations will secure your reputation as a highly-skilled landscape professional in the DC area. The IPM Manager shall uphold our principal company value that everyone—particularly one in a leadership role—is expected to promote a positive company image with clients, among fellow employees, and with the public in general.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance
Vision and Dental Insurance
Life, AD&D, LTD Insurance
Holidays – Seven (7) paid holidays per year
PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO)
401(k)
Sales/Goal Incentive
Uniforms
Company vehicle
Snow Pay Increase
Snow Bonus

IPM MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: EE – IPM Manager

TO APPLY/HAVE QUESTIONS?: Please contact Carmen Kesteven by phone at 703-362-0652, or by email at carmenkesteven@eelandscaping.com

Internships

Washington National Cathedral Summer Horticulture Internship

December 19, 2021

3 Horticulture Internships Available Summer, Full-time.

About:

The Washington National Cathedral, along with St. Albans School, National Cathedral School, and Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School, is located on a campus of 57 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of the nation’s Capital. This internship program provides instruction and hands-on gardening experience. Under the direction of the horticulture staff, interns will participate in the installation, maintenance, conservation, and preservation of the Bishop’s Garden and the Cathedral grounds. Areas of emphasis include ornamental herb garden, herbaceous perennial borders, a hybrid-tea rose garden, a 5-acre native woodland, and a classroom vegetable garden. Proper horticulture techniques will be emphasized, including weeding, staking, pruning, watering, plant identification, and using IPM methods of insect and disease control.

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing a degree in horticulture, landscape maintenance, or a
related field.
Applicants must be able to work outside in inclement weather such as rain and extreme heat, must be able to perform physical work including bending, stooping, reaching, and standing for extended periods of time, must be able to lift, carry, and push at least 30 lbs.

Compensation:

Housing is not provided and there is no
housing allowance.
$15.20/hour

Internship time period:

Internship is 12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates. May through August preferred.
Interns will work Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. To enhance the educational experience, interns will visit public gardens in the surrounding Metro DC area.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Sandra Flowers at sflowers@cathedral.org no later than March 11, 2022. Earlier applications will receive an earlier decision

INTERNSHIP FLYER HERE:

Hort Internship WNC 2022

Internships

Earth Sangha Native Plant Conservation Internship

December 9, 2021

Full-Season 2022 Native Plant Conservation Internship (TWO OPENINGS!!)

Summary:

Assist in the day-to-day operations of the region’s only exclusively local ecotype native plant nursery. Learn about Northern Virginia’s native flora, horticultural skills, and become part of a grassroots effort to conserve and restore our native plants and their habitats.

Duties:

Assist in the supervision of nursery volunteers of all ages and backgrounds
Receive training on basic day-to-day nursery operations in order to independently complete tasks including: identification of native plants, watering, sowing seed, making divisions, repotting, identifying and correcting nutritional deficiencies, basic maintenance tasks, and cleaning/organization tasks.
Assist with other operations at the Wild Plant Nursery, as necessary
Opportunities for field work at other sites throughout the region including plant identification, seed collection, and invasive plant removals

Qualifications:

Reliable transportation to and from Wild Plant Nursery (Franconia Park, Springfield)
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Interest in native plants and their conservation
Be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time
Be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy objects, bending, kneeling or stooping, or other manual labor tasks
Relevant education or job experience a plus, but not necessary

Compensation and other information:

Our “full season” internships are seasonal positions, limited to a ~36 week term running March through November with a schedule of about 20 hours a week.
Internship positions pay $16 an hour. Internship positions do not qualify for benefits.

If you’re interested in applying, please email a CV and cover letter to Matt Bright at mbright@earthsangha.org.

Summer 2022 Native Plant Conservation Internship (ONE OPENING!)

Same Duties, Qualifications, and Compensation.

However, Our summer internships are seasonal positions, limited to a ~12 week term running June through August with a schedule of about 20 hours a week.

MORE INFO: https://www.earthsangha.org/staff

Scholarships

Casey Tress + Garden Club of America (Urban Forestry Fellowship)

December 9, 2021 avidstrand

About:

The Garden Club of America: Founded in 1913, The Garden Club of America is a nonprofit organization comprised of 200 member clubs and approximately 18,000 club members throughout the United States. To promote greater understanding of the interdependence of horticulture, environmental protection, and community involvement, GCA offers 29 different merit-based scholarships and annually awards over $300,000.
Casey Trees: Casey Trees is a non-profit organization established in 2001 to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of Washington, DC. The organization works with others to plant and care for trees and promotes the use of green infrastructure of environmentally friendly and sustainable development.

Eligibility:

Open to graduate or advanced undergraduate students that are studying urban forestry, environmental studies, horticulture, forestry, or related courses of study with a special interest in the urban forest. Students must be enrolled during the academic year following the award decision. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. – based institution.

Provisions:

Funds one or more students annually at $7,500 for study and research that will advance the knowledge of urban forestry and increase the number of scientists in the field.

Application Process:

Applicants should complete the electronic application form. Be prepared to upload a vita at the time of your electronic application form submission. Preview the application questions here. At minimum, include:
- Relevant Education, work, and volunteer experience
- Publications and presentations
- Career goals
A letter of endorsement directly emailed from applicant’s major professor/advisor and signed by the student’s faculty advisor and submitted to: gcaurbanforestry@caseytrees.org by January 31 with the name of the student in the subject line. The letter should:
- Identify the student
- Indicate the status of the student in the program
- Evaluate the students ability as an independent researcher.

Application Deadline:

January 31st – Application is not considered complete until the letter of endorsement is received. Final award decisions are made in late March. Fellowship recipients will receive official notification from the Garden Club of America. If you have any questions concerning the award application or eligibility requirements, please contact us at gcaurbanforestry@caseytrees.org.

More information: https://caseytrees.org/education/urban-forestry-fellowship/

Jobs

Urban Forester I (Fairfax County)

November 22, 2021

About/General Duties:

Under the supervision of a Forest Conservation Urban Forester III within the Urban Forest Management Division, DPWES, inspects construction sites for compliance with requirements on approved site plans relating to landscaping, screening, tree preservation and vegetation related proffers and development conditions; assists in final bond and escrow release inspections and under direction prepares needed deficiency lists, correspondence and project documentation; participates in on-site conferences and preconstruction meetings held on construction sites to resolve issues and ensure contractor compliance with county code requirements. Answers technical questions from the public, engineers, architects, landscapers, the development community, and other Fairfax County agencies. Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and understanding of the Tree Conservation Ordinance, (Chapter 122 of the Code) the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance and the Public Facilities Manual.
Ability and experience (minimum of 6 months) in performing urban forestry field work including pre-construction meetings, final inspections.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents.
Working knowledge of horticulture including trees, shrubs and vines as applied to the urban environment.
Certified Arborist Certification (International Society of Arboriculture) within 12 months of hire.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in urban forestry, forestry, horticulture, environmental science, landscape architecture, agriculture or related field.

Compensation: $45,448.83 – $75,748.19 Annually

Benefits:

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Live-Well Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees’ Child Care Center
Commuter Benefit Program
Continuous Learning Opportunities

To Apply/More information (job closing 12/10/2021) https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/3311975-0/urban-forester-i

Jobs

Full Time Garden Center Manager (Snow’s Garden Center)

November 22, 2021

About:

Join our energetic team and work alongside horticulturists, landscape designers, and other industry professionals to serve the needs of gardeners in Albemarle County, VA and neighboring areas. Snow’s Garden Center is a nationally-recognized nursery that offers competitive salaries, professional development, and a fun, family-based atmosphere. Our professional business is located at the foot of Carter’s Mountain in the city of Charlottesville, VA. We focus on providing garden solutions that are appropriate for every outdoor project. We are committed to helping our residential and commercial customers find what they need to beautify their
landscapes and run their small businesses. We embody “Snow Knows” – we have the horticultural knowledge and are always prepared to educate.

Main responsibilities:

Lead a team of 15-20 retail associates throughout their daily duties and routines.
Provide consistent guidance, safety training, tools, and equipment to empower those engaging directly with customers.
Maintain our products, back stock, and store-front for daily show-ready appearance.
Using your design skills, seasonal display beds, signage, and other
resources, create a customer-focused environment where people
consistently enjoy an excellent gardening experience on-site.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Driver’s License (required)
3-5 years retail management (required)
High School Diploma/GED (required)
5-7 years nursery management (preferred)
2-4 year educational program (preferred)
Equipment Operator (Skill)
Landscape Design (Skill)
Plant Taxonomy (Skill)
Microsoft Suite/Apple OS (Skill)

Compensation: $45,000-$65,000

Benefits: Health insurance, 401K participation and paid time off.

To apply/more information:

1875 Avon Street Ext, Charlottesville, VA 22902
zach@snowknows.com | (434)-531-5848

Snow’s Garden Center Manager Flyer