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Internships, Jobs

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 

Jobs

Grounds Supervisor- Goodwin House Alexandria

See the full position details here: GHA Grounds Supervisor-Final

The position description and application is attached above for anyone interested in applying.  Of note is the reputation of Goodwin Living, having been voted the top employer by their employees for several years in a row with the Washington Post annual assessment of quality workplaces.

For additional information one may contact  Amadu Kamara, Director of Facilities Management 703.824.1389.

JOB SUMMARY:  Primarily responsible for the supervision, budget, contract oversight and grounds maintenance of the gardens and grounds areas at Goodwin House Alexandria. The areas include green roofs, a fishpond, a wooded garden area and paths, a dog run, resident garden boxes, numerous pots, some lawn and several formal flower and shrub beds. Other duties may be assigned during inclement weather. This is a working supervisory position (hands-on) with one direct report.

 

 

 JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:

 

 Grounds Supervisor, GHA
DEPARTMENT:

 

 Facilities Management
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Facilities Management

 

Internships, Jobs

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:

 

 

Internships, Jobs

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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Grounds Maintenance Manager- Sunnyside Harrisonburg, VA

There is a full time grounds manager position at Sue Dickson’s retirement community in Harrisonburg, VA. Sue sent this our way!

Here’s a job announcement: Grounds Manager Position Sunnyside Retirement Community

From Sue: “The grounds are so gorgeous someone will be so lucky to get it. From what I understand there’s not a huge pool of interest yet so maybe a new graduate from our program would want to get out of the city!”

For full information and to apply go here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2692933 

A snippet of the jobs is also pasted below:

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Dumbarton Oaks is Seeking a Gardener/Garden Administrator

This is a full-time opportunity as a gardener and garden administrator. Duties would be more gardening than admin, and admin duties primarily consist of volunteer coordination, and sourcing of plants, tools, and supplies. Full details at the link below  (position is open until filled):

https://www.doaks.org/about/employment/gardener-ii-and-administrative-assistant 

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Internships, Jobs

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

Jobs

Ecologist II – Volunteer Coordinator – Invasive Management Area Program (IMA)

The IMA Program is now accepting applications for the Ecologist II – Volunteer Coordinator position, which is a part-time position with the Fairfax County Park Authority. Below is the full  job ad flyer pdf and also the info copied.

Invasive Management Area Program Volunteer Coordinator (002) (PDF)

Position Title: Ecologist II
Location: Natural Resource Branch, 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA. 22035
Hours: Part-time work with a flexible schedule during the work week but may require occasional evenings and weekends.
Salary: Starting at $34.88 per hour.
The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to assist with invasive plant management, habitat restoration and education & outreach. This position will join the
Natural Resource Management and Protection (NRMP) Branch of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Our staff is responsible for the management, protection, and stewardship of natural resources on approximately 24,000 acres of parkland in Fairfax County, VA. This is a limited term exempt position that will be scheduled to work 1560 hours per year.

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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.