Internship Program
The Arboretum is offering a six-month paid internship beginning April 1, 2012 to college students or recent graduates with experience in horticulture with strong interests in ecology, wildlife biology, environmental science, or related fields.
Interns become valuable members of the Arboretum's professional staff, participating in all aspects of the organization's operation. Responsibilities include working in the Native Plant Nursery and greenhouse, landscape and wetland maintenance, and assistance with visitor services.
Interns also conduct an independent project selected in collaboration with staff and plan their own field trips to other conservation organizations, natural areas, and public gardens.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the operation of a small nonprofit organization, while gaining practical 'hands-on' experience in areas of native plant care, propagation, and sales, plant identification, landscaping practices, and environmental education.
Applicants must demonstrate that they are self-motivated, independent, professional, and enthusiastic about working outside and participating in a wide variety of tasks.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three references by Friday, February 3, 2012 to Joanne Healey, Nursery Manager, Adkins Arboretum, P.O. Box 100, Ridgely, MD 21660 or jhealey@adkinsarboretum.org.
Pictured is Lisa Daffin, the Arboretum's 2011 summer intern.
