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Horticulture Internship 2012
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January 11, 2012
New England Wild Flower Society offers several internship positions at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA, and Nasami Farm, Whately, MA. Applications are due in early February.
New England Wild Flower Society
180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA 01701
New England Wild Flower Society is the oldest plant conservation organization in the United States and a leader in regional plant conservation p
rograms and native plant studies. Garden in the Woods is the Society’s 45-acre botanical garden, containing the largest landscaped collection of native plants in the Northeast (over 1000 taxa).
rograms and native plant studies. Garden in the Woods is the Society’s 45-acre botanical garden, containing the largest landscaped collection of native plants in the Northeast (over 1000 taxa). Other Information: 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 in Framingham.
Native Plant Horticulture Internship
Number Available: 1
Application Deadline: February 1, 2012
Duration: (1) 6 months, starting late March/early April
Compensation: $240/wk (plus housing)
Contact: Kristin DeSouza, Senior Horticulturalist
Telephone: 508-877-7630, ext. 3404
Fax: 508-877-3658
Email: kdesouza@newenglandwild.org
Interns gain hands-on experience identifying and cultivating North American native plants in a botanical garden setting. As part of this ex
perience interns assist in all aspects of botanic garden management for Garden in the Woods including the 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.
perience interns assist in all aspects of botanic garden management for Garden in the Woods including the 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. The ideal candidate will have a four-year horticulture or botany degree. The candidate should possess strong identification skills of plant material with a specific interest in native plants of the Northeast. Priority is given to applicants with an interest in pursuing a career in public horticulture and botanic garden management.
To apply, please e-mail/mail a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to
Kristin DeSouza, Senior Horticulturist
New England Wild Flower Society
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA