Job Functions1. Horticulture2. Maintenance3. Pest Control4. Propagation5. Greenhouse Production
Job Requirements1. Open to students actively seeking or recently (within 1 year) graduated with an A.S. or B.S. degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, botany or related field2. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Skills1. Attention to detail2. Communication skills (written and verbal)3. Physical exertion4. Ability to operate hand and power garden equipment5. Herbicide application1. Highly organized2. Ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment3. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills4. Ability to sustain moderate physical exertion with full range of body motion for lifting up to 50 lbs.
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Full-time, Temporary, InternshipDescriptionThe Atlanta Botanical Garden-Gainesville offers a horticultural internship to one qualified student each summer. The student will gain practical experience in horticulture at one of the top botanical gardens in the United States. Please apply between February 20, 2025 and March 19, 2025.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Horticulture team will set up an intern rotation through different areas of the outdoor gardens and the greenhouse/nursery complex. Student will rotate throughout the gardens and greenhouse/nursery to gain practical, hands-on horticultural experience including:
- Maintenance of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals
- Pest and disease identification
- Propagation
- Greenhouse production
- Plant identification and accessioning
- Participation in any staff field trips that occur during the internship period
Requirements
- Open to students actively seeking or recently (within 1 year) graduated with an A.S. or B.S. degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, botany or related field
- Highly organized with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to sustain moderate physical exertion with full range of body motion for lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate hand and power garden equipment
- Ability to apply herbicides with supervision
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
COMPENSATION AND WORK SCHEDULE
- PLEASE NOTE: THIS INTERNSHIP IS IN GAINESVILLE, GA
- 12-week internship, 40 hours per week (8:00am-4:30pm), some weekend work
- $15/hour - course credit may be arranged. Student must provide own relocation and housing.
The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
ABG Core Values
- Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind.
- Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden.
- Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone.
- Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication.
- Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard.
Salary Description$15.00
Life at Atlanta Botanical Garden
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