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PGMS DC Branch Scholarship

PGMS DC Branch Scholarship Application!

A great scholarship that our students have received. At least one $1500 scholarship will be awarded. Application is due March 1, 2024.

The mission of the Professional Grounds Management Society, D.C. Branch, https://pgms.org/page/DistrictofColumbiaBranch is to foster integrity and excellence in grounds management by promoting professional development through education programs, networking, community service, and fellowship. As part of this effort, the D.C. Branch offers a scholarship to those interested in pursuing higher education in a horticulturally-related field.

Offered annually, our scholarship provides financial aid to students currently studying landscape and grounds management, arboriculture, turf management, irrigation technology, or a closely related field.

Many of our past scholarship winners have gone on to be leaders in our industry and we encourage our members to sponsor a student’s application.

At least one scholarship of $1500 will be awarded. Other scholarship awards are at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee

The top recipient will receive complimentary student membership to PGMS for one year and have the opportunity to attend the Green Industry Seminar and the Green Industry Field Day. PGMS will pay for the scholarship recipients’ seminar and field day registration.

Please share the application with anyone whom you think may be interested or reach out to any Board member with any questions!

Here is the link to the the Application:

PGMS DC Branch Full Application

 

Internships- Earth Sangha

The amazing Native Plant Heroes at Earth Sangha have just announced two internship opportunities for 2024!

The first is the 2024 Full Season Native Plant Conservation Internship. There is one available position for this opportunity, and responsibilities include working in Wild Plant Nursery, removing invasives in restoration sites, assistant supervising of volunteers, and the potential for field work throughout the region! This position is January through December with a schedule of about 20 hours a week at $16 an hour.

The second is the 2024 Summer Native Plant Conservation Internship. There are two available positions for this opportunity and responsibilities include working in Wild Plant Nursery, removing invasives in restoration sites, assistant supervising of volunteers, and the potential for field work throughout the region! This position is June through August with a schedule of about 20 hours a week at $16 an hour.

If you’re interested in applying, please email a CV and optional cover letter to Matt Bright at mbright@earthsangha.org.  Fellow NOVA Horticulture Student and Earth Sangha Conservation Coordinator, Michaelanne Makuch can also be reached for more information regarding the positions at mmakuch@earthsangha.org

Scroll to the “openings” header for more information on the Earth Sangha website
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Groundskeeper- Columbia Gardens Cemetery

Columbia Gardens Cemetery located in Arlington, VA is looking for a groundskeeper! If you’ve taken Anders’ History of Garden Design- you’ll already know that cemeteries are the backbone of Modern American Greenspaces.  Now’s your chance to keep the legacy alive! Columbia Gardens Cemetery is a Level 2 Abroetum that has gardens open to the public as well as an activities center for guests! The job scope includes maintenance, site preparation and installation, and is a year-round opportunity!

Interested Individuals can submit their Resume and other information to Wally Frankland (Grounds
/Quality Control Manager) at: wallyfrankland@gmail.com or call him for questions at 703-459-7326

For More Information about the Cemetery: Visit
https://www.columbiagardenscemetery.org/

Groundskeeper- Columbia Gardens Cemetery

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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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Part Time Gardener- Local Homeowner

Whether you’re looking to help build your experience, more work, or some part-time fun, this part-time gardener position could be exactly what you need! A local Homeowner in Alexandria VA has asked NOVA Horticulture for our help with some work in her garden. If you think this would be a good fit for you, don’t hesitate to reach out, because I know the opportunity will go quick!  You could use this for your HRT 297 Cooperative education experience if you still need it!

Part Time Gardener- Alexandria VA

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Seasonal Gardener- Kinloch Farms

Are you still looking for a summer position? Are you interested in the wide world of estate gardening? Well then do I have an opportunity for you! Kinloch Farms located in the Plains, VA, is looking for a seasonal gardener! They are also starting to look for a full-time assistant gardener, so if you love the position, you might have the opportunity to stay year-round!

Seasonal Gardener- Kinloch Farms

Kinloch Farms includes a myriad of stylized gardens including, but not limited to, Italianate-styled gardens, walled medieval-style gardens, french inspired allees, kitchen gardens, and fresh-cut flower gardens!

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to August B. Currier at August@canopyinc.net  or call (571)594-8040 for more information

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Nursery Associate- Earth Sangha

Are you passionate about native plants? Are you looking for an opportunity to advocate for native plants in the landscape?
Earth Sangha is looking for a nursery associate! In this position, you would help with conservation and propagation in their Wild Plant Nursery, which is the region’s largest local ecotype plant propagation effort! The nursery associates day to day responsibilities include the care and propagation of native plants, the overall organization of the Wild Plant Nursery, and working with plant passionate volunteers!

They’re looking to hire someone for this position to start this summer. It is a permanent part-time position that includes health insurance, retirement, and accrued paid time off with a salary of $18/hour.

Nursery Associate Listing

To apply, email Matt Bright at mbright@earthsangha.org with a C.V. and, optionally, a cover letter

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Multiple Positions- WildWood Landscape

WildWood Landscape, one of Loudoun County’s best landscaping companies, is looking to fill multiple open positions! Whether you’re looking to flex your design muscles, your landscape construction and maintenance, or your small business management muscles, there’s an open position you should apply for!

https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/careers/ 

The open Junior Landscape Designer position would be perfect for a recent Landscape Design Specialization graduate, or a student close to graduation!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/junior-landscape-designer_2023-06/

The open Landscape Designer position would be perfect for someone who already has a bachelor’s degree with an additional A.A.S. in Landscape Deisgn!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/landscape-designer_2023-06/

The open Landscape Foreman would be perfect for someone who is already in the landscape construction industry and looking to utilize their experience somewhere else!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/landscape-foreman_2023-05/

The General Manager position would be great for someone looking to apply their business management and financial data analysis skills as a tenured leader!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/general-manager_2023-05/

Don’t hesitate to apply as these amazing opportunities won’t last long!

 

 

Horticulturist- Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is looking for a new Horticulturist! The Horticulturist is responsible for performing skilled gardening and landscape work and is involved with the operation of the greenhouse/ propagation. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Botanical Gardens Manager and/or the Horticultural Specialist, with moderate latitude for independent judgment and action. Annual performance goals will be set for the Horticulturist.

https://www.novaparks.com/employment?p=job%2Fo0l9mfwA

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