Horticulture Intern - Pointers Connect Internship Program

Position: Horticulture Intern         

Reports to: Gardens Supervisor

Status:  Summer semester 2018 150 Hour                                                       

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Responsible for development, implementation and execution of Garden Priority project.

·        Provide educational tours and programs to the public.

·        Provide visitors to the Gardens with information and support.

·        Provide onsite support to summer volunteer work crews and gardening volunteers.

·        Plant and maintain a variety of woody and herbaceous plants including pruning, deadheading, weeding, apply mulch and soil amendments, transplanting, dividing perennials, watering, fertilizing, hauling brush, mowing, raking and pest control.

·        Operate and perform routine maintenance on power equipment needed for grounds work.

·        Use herbicides safely and according to directions to control invasive plants.

·        Assist with event activities.

Work Hours:  Daytime, some weekends and evening hours.

Education and/or Work Experience:  Experience working on teams is desirable. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications:

·        Able to work independently and within small work teams.

·        Good interpersonal skills.

·        Friendly and outgoing.

·        Attention to detail.

·        Self-motivated and hardworking.

·        Passion about people, nature and education.

Physical Requirements:

·       Able to stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, pull, push, sit, grab, and lift and carry (up to 50 lbs.) on a daily basis in all weather conditions.

·      Able to operate equipment, such as mowers, lawn tractors.

·      Able to use of hand pruners, loppers, hand saws and backpack sprayers.

To apply:  Send resume and cover letter via email to info@monkgardens.org.  Questions call 715-261-6309