Description

New England Wild Flower Society seeks two interns who will gain hands-on experience identifying and cultivating North American native plants in a botanical garden setting.  As part of this experience interns will assist in all aspects of botanic garden management for Garden in the Woods to include: use of proper horticultural practices (such as planting, pruning, weed management, soil fertility, and irrigation), renovation and construction of new gardens, inventory and plant record keeping, and public education. This is an opportunity to gain useful experience working alongside staff, caring for gardens and natural areas, planning and leading projects, writing articles, and managing volunteers. Interns will get a chance to complete a special project of their interest, participate in educational activities, network with professionals, and attend field trips. Applicable to both horticulture and native plant studies.

Skills

Candidates should have some botanical understanding and familiarity with horticultural practices.

Details

• Internships: full-time, six-month positions
• Starting date: flexible, as early as March 1, but no later than June 1
• Stipend: $240.00/week and housing is provided. Interns are covered by Worker’s Compensation, but the Society does not provide health insurance, vacation, or sick-time benefits. Benefits include a wide range of optional education classes and free housing within walking distance of Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA.

Questions

Please email or call

Kristin DeSouza, Horticulturist and Facilities Coordinator

508-877-7630, ext. 3404 or kdesouza@newenglandwiild.org

To Apply

Send a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to:

Kristin DeSouza, Horticulturist and Facililties Coordinator

New England Wild Flower Society

180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701

kdesouza@newenglandwild.org

Fax: 508-877-3658

• Application deadline: February 1, 2010