An exciting internship opportunity has been announced for Green Springs Garden’s Summer 2022 season!
Youth and Family Program Internship 2022 GSG
Continue reading Youth and Family Education Internship- Green Springs Gardens
An exciting internship opportunity has been announced for Green Springs Garden’s Summer 2022 season!
Youth and Family Program Internship 2022 GSG
Continue reading Youth and Family Education Internship- Green Springs Gardens
About:
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:
Benefits:
TO APPLY/HAVE QUESTIONS:
Please contact Carmen Kesteven by phone at 703-362-0652, or by email at carmenkesteven@eelandscaping.com
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:
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
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:
Compensation:
Internship time period:
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:
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
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
About:
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:
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/
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:
Compensation: $45,448.83 – $75,748.19 Annually
Benefits:
To Apply/More information (job closing 12/10/2021) https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/3311975-0/urban-forester-i
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:
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
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
When: February 6, 2022 (Sunday 1:30-2:30 pm)
Who: Thomas Rainer is a registered landscape architect, teacher, and author living in Arlington, Virginia. Thomas, a leading voice in ecological landscape design, has designed landscapes for the U.S. Capitol grounds, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and The New York Botanical Garden, as well as over 100 gardens from Maine to Florida. He is a celebrated public speaker who has garnered acclaim for his passionate presentations to audiences across the U.S. and in Europe. Thomas serves as a Principal for the landscape architectural firm Phyto Studio in Washington, D.C. with Claudia West and Melissa Rainer.
Why: There are only 63 tickets for this event and they will go fast! Sign up now to attend the in person lecture from renowned landscape architect and design blogger, Thomas Rainer, He will talk about going beyond the basics of good garden design. Take lessons from his garden creations to improve your own planting plans for an ecologically diverse and beautiful garden.
Cost: $10 per person
Register here: https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/Activities/Details.aspxsession_id=331044&back_url=fi9BY3Rpdml0aWVzL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4
Horticulture Internship Summer 2022
About: With over 12 acres of gardens plus extensive meadows and woodland trails, Chevy Chase Club offers members and their guests’ relief from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The gardens reflect
an estate design philosophy that both respects the Club’s history and fosters interest for generations to come. The Horticulture team strives to consistently exceed the expectations of members and guests. They accomplish this by balancing creativity and innovation with high standards of horticulture, responsible environmental stewardship, and efficient use of resources. Horticulture interns work alongside staff to complete various tasks that enhance and maintain the landscape and gardens. The areas of emphasis include an herb and vegetable garden, rose garden, native woodland gardens, herbaceous perennial borders, two acres of turf and an extensive collection of trees, shrubs, annuals and tropical plants.
What you will learn:
• Plant identification
• Proper horticulture techniques (planting, staking, pruning, fertilization, weed control)
• Integrated pest management
• Record keeping as it pertains to plant collections
• Water conservation and management of the irrigation system
• Propagation of herbaceous plants
• Financial management as it pertains to a horticulture operation
• Activities and approaches for engaging members in the gardens
Pay and Hours:
Students will be paid on an hourly basis with overtime as applicable. Hourly pay is commensurate with experience. Students can anticipate working between 40 and 45 hours per week.
Additional Information:
• This is a paid internship for the months of May to August (exact dates are flexible depending on
the university calendar).
• The intern is responsible for completing one independent project based on the specific needs of
the Club and the interest and expertise of the intern.
• Hours are from 6:30am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime, weekend and holiday work.
• Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Garden and Grounds Manager, Michael Gildea
• Application deadline is April 2, 2022
Check out the all of the Chevy Chase Club internships for 2022: https://issuu.com/chevychaseclub/docs/2022_chevy_chase_club_internship_brochure_11.12.21
To apply contact:
Michael Gildea
Garden and Grounds Manager
(240) 395-2101
mgildea@chevychaseclub.org