Horticulture Intern Job at The Trustees of Reservations (Stockbridge)

Job Description

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a person with a passion for horticulture, plants, and historic landscapes. Join our expert team in maintaining Naumkeag, one of the premier public gardens in Massachusetts. Naumkeag, a gilded-age estate with restored gardens by landscape architect Fletcher Steele, is a National Historic Landmark preserved by the Trustees of Reservations. The position will work in all areas of the property, including formal gardens, greenhouses, a cut-flower garden, orchard, meadow, and woodland. As a Horticultural Intern, you will experience an 8-month hands-on horticultural program that offers early career professionals valuable on-the-job experience and mentorship by Naumkeag horticultural staff.

Job Responsibility

Perform various landscape and garden maintenance tasks such as but not limited to fine gardening, pruning, weeding, planting, lawn care, mulching, watering, tree and shrub care, recording phenology and plant records, propagation, and other property maintenance as required
Work independently or with a team to accomplish tasks
Assist with educational programming, seasonal events, and workshops
Act as an ambassador for the Trustees at public events and other outreach opportunities
Write a daily Plant-of-the-Day Report
Participate in guided plant identification walks and complete plant identification exams
Attend field trips to local and regional public and private gardens

Requirements

Experience working in gardens preferred
Basic knowledge or experience with garden maintenance, horticulture, ecology, forestry, environmental studies, education, landscape design, or another related field
Strong passion for learning about plants, garden maintenance, and garden history
Comfort speaking to and working with the public
Willingness to work as part of a collaborative team and interact with diverse groups of people
Ability to effectively work independently and unsupervised
Comfort spending long amounts of time outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, rain, snow) and the ability to perform physically challenging work such as digging and lifting
Ability to have an eye for detail and follow tasks through completion
Current authorization to work in the United States
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check

What we offer

Sick time: Prorated by length of service
Vacation time: Prorated by length of service
12 observed holidays, 3 floating
Health insurance via Blue Cross Blue Shield
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Reciprocity: free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions
Discounts: free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at stores and on stays at inns
On-site Housing Provided

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