Tag Archives: Seasonal

Jobs

Residential Landscape Gardener- Private Estate

Are you looking for a part-time seasonal job to help fulfill your HRT 297 Cooperative Internship requirement? Or possibly looking for a good entry-level position to help you build upon the skills you’ve learned so far at NOVA? Even if you aren’t looking for those reasons, there is a fantastic opportunity every student should look at! Our very own Rasa Cikotas is seeking help on her 3-acre homestead in Chantilly this summer! This position will help beautify, maintain, and enhance using permaculture, organic, and all-natural gardening methods.

Approximate Time Commitment
March-May = 2 Days Per Week
June – Oct = 1 Day Per Week

Part-Time Gardener for a Residential Landscape

Please reach out via email to introduce yourself and share what excites you about this opportunity – Rasacikotas@gmail.com

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Temporary Summer Gardener- Dumbarton Oaks

Dumbarton Oaks in Washington DC is looking for a Temporary Seasonal Gardener. As a temporary summer gardener, you will assist in the general maintenance of the Dumbarton Oaks gardens and grounds. Actively participates in the daily care and maintenance of this historic 16-acre property including 10 acres of formal gardens and terraces. Works under the general supervision of the garden director, and the direct guidance of Foreperson and Crew Leaders. Works alongside gardeners, interns, and volunteers within the assigned crew, with particular responsibility for the maintenance duties pertaining to the crews’ designated sections of the gardens

https://www.doaks.org/about/employment/temporary-summer-gardener

To Apply

This position remains open until filled. Candidates should submit their resumes to: HumanResources@doaks.org

Please use the email subject line “Temporary Summer Gardener”

Internships

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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Entry Level Urban Forestry Internships-Fairfax County Urban Forest Management Department

Are you looking for a job in the Public Sector? Fairfax County’s Urban Forest Management Department is looking to fill three seasonal positions as a part of Entry Level Urban
Forestry. If you think you have what it takes to be the next best part of Fairfax County Government’s Forest Health or Forest Conversation, you should apply! The application deadline was extended to April 1st 2022!

UFMD Summer intern fact sheet 2022

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Seasonal Employment Opportunity- Prince William County Public Works

Are you looking to expand your knowledge of forest pest management? Prince William County Department of Public Works is looking for a seasonal employee to help assist the Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Branch. Perfect for both the bug lovers and the bug haters out there!

Prince William County – 2022 Seasonal Employment Opportunity

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