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Entry Level Urban Forestry- Fairfax County Government Urban Forest Management – Forest Pest Branch

Are you looking to make your way into the exciting world of urban forestry, but afraid you don’t know where to start? Well luckily, Fairfax County is looking to hire entry-level urban foresters like you! This short-term position will give you the opportunity to learn more about integrated pest management in an urban environment! Integrated pest management on this level can look like invasive species trapping, tree treatments, and mapping of at-risk specimens! If this interests you, don’t hesitate to apply!

FP CoOp Fall 2023

If interested, please send your resume by email to DPWESUFMDAdmin@faifaxcounty.gov by September 30, 2023

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Summer Internship Program- Virginia Cooperative Extension

Are you still looking for a position that can help you satisfy you rhRT 297 Cooperative Education requirement? Well thankfully the Virginia Cooperative Extension, is still looking to fill intern positions for this summer’s Summer Internship Program! “It’s an age-old dilemma. Graduates get their diplomas and apply for their first jobs only to find that most jobs require experience. But how do you get experience if no one will hire you?

Virginia Cooperative Extension internships give you the opportunity to explore careers in nutrition, agriculture, environmental science, natural resources, family and consumer sciences or community and youth development. And you get paid.”

https://ext.vt.edu/internship.html

For more information about Extension internships, review the necessary job qualifications, check out the FAQ page and then get the application details from the How to Apply page. If you still have questions, contact Cathy Sutphin, VCE Associate Director at 540-231-9347 or e-mail cmsutph@vt.edu.

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Green and Grounds Landscape Internships- Congressional Country Club

Don’t stress about finding the perfect opportunity for your summer 2023 internship… I’ve got the perfect one for your right here! The Congressional Country Club, located in Potomac, MD, is looking for Green and Grounds Landscape interns for their 2023 summer season! They’re known to host some of the biggest events in golf through their continued partnership with the PGA  of America! As an intern with the Congressional Country Club, you’ll have the opportunity to tend to the clubhouse grounds that boast famous members and attendees like President Obama.

If you’re interested in this position please email your resume to either:
Dave Burdette, Clubhouse Grounds Superintendent Daveb@ccclub.org
or
Cody Jennings, Assistant Clubhouse Grounds Superintendent Cjennings@ccclub.org

The employment is flexible, but spaces are limited, so make sure to apply as soon as possible!

CCC Horticulture Internship 2023

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Summer 2023 Horticulture Internship- Moore Farms Botanical Garden

Are you looking to get out of Northern Virginia? Looking to fulfill your cooperative education requirement? With this position, you can kill two birds with one stone! Moore Farms Botanical Garden located in Lake City, South Carolina, is excited to announce its 2023 Summer Horticulture Internship Opportunity! You could spend 3 months at a spectacular public garden reinforcing your learning in areas such as landscape design, installation and maintenance, integrated pest management, propagation, and turf management! The deadline to apply is March 5th! So don’t dawdle and miss out on this amazing out-of-state opportunity!

Horticulture Intern Flyer 2023

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Summer Internship- Oak Spring Garden Foundation

Are you still looking for something to help you satisfy your Cooperative Education requirement? Well, look no further than Oak Spring Garden Foundation! A favorite of the NOVA Horticulture Professors for various reasons, this historical garden located in Upperville, is looking to place interns in multiple teams! So if you’re looking for an internship opportunity in Communication, Arboriculture, Conservation and Landscape (ACL), Biodiversity Management, Gardens, Biocultural Conservation Farming, Education and Outreach, or Culinary and Hospitality, don’t hesitate to apply! Opportunities are available from May-early June through August-early September, depending on the availability of the successful applicants.

2023 INTERN OPPORTUNITIES – 1.10.23 v3

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Horticulture Internship- Washington National Cathedral

Did you fall in love with the beauty of the Washington National Cathedral Grounds during Plant Composition or History of Garden Design? Well, then you’re in luck! The Washington National Cathedral is looking to hire 3! that’s right 3! Horticulture Interns for the Summer of 2023! If you’re interested in this position, please make sure you get your application in before the deadline of March 31st 2023! These positions go fast, so if you’re still looking for something to satisfy your Cooperative Education Credits, don’t hesitate!

Hort Internship WNC 2023

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Summer 2023 Internships- Green Spring Gardens

It’s that time of the year again! All around the area, horticultural businesses and public gardens are starting to think of and release summer internship positions! If you’re still looking for a position to complete your Cooperative Education Credit, one of these could be your answer! Green Spring Gardens, a local favorite public garden located in Alexandria, has 5!! available positions for the summer of 2023! GSG is not only host to several ID courses, but is also managed by a NOVA Hort Alumni! That’s right! If you apply for any of these opportunities, you might be lucky enough to work with Adam Bucher, NOVA  Horticulture Alumni and Green Spring Garden’s Horticulture Resource Manager! What better way to learn about life after school than this??

Internship brochure Summer GSG 2023

Farmers Market Internship 2023 GSG

Historic Resources Internship 2023 GSG

Horticultural Internship 2023 GSG

Native Plant Garden Internship 2023 GSG

Youth and Family Program Internship 2023 GSG

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Invasive Plant Management Individual Placement – National Capital Region Office – 2023 Internship- Conservation Corps

Are you passionate about conservation? Are you interested in becoming a steward for the land practicing the best cultural practices that lead to a healthier environment? If this describes you, and you’re looking for an amazing engaging opportunity, consider applying for that national Captial Region Office of the Appalachian Conservation Corps Invasive Plant Management Individual Placement!

https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/3771

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Summer Internship (Horticulture Aide)- Architect of the Capitol

Are you still looking for your summer internship or not quite sure of your options? Well the Architect of the Capitol, located in the heart of Washington D.C., is looking for a summer intern for their gardens! If you’re interested in enriching your skills or working in public service then this opportunity is for you! Several NOVA Horticulture Alumni have interned for this historic institution, and gone on to work full-time there!

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/689114400

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Native Plant Conservation Internship- Earth Sangha

Looking for an internship to help you enter the exciting world of native plant conservation? Well if you are, I have the opportunity for TWO of you! Earth Sangha an amazing local business focused on the production and conservation of native plants has 2 positions available for their 2023  Full-Season Native Plant Conservation Internship.

Several NVCC Hort Alumni and Students have worked for and with Earth Sangha, and they can tell you firsthand what an amazing opportunity this is! ​If you’re interested in applying, please email a CV and optional cover letter to Matt Bright at mbright@earthsangha.org.

https://www.earthsangha.org/staff

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