Other Jobs and Internships
Beverly Strom
The Care of Trees
275C 12th Street, 2nd Floor
Wheeling, IL 60090
(877) 724-754
Phil Snyder
22830 Quicksilver Drive
Dulles, VA 20166
FAX: 703-661-1721
The Care of Trees in Dulles, VA a national leader in advanced tree preservation, seeks the following for our growing Dulles, Va office. Experienced with a minimum of 5 years of progressive landscape architecture, design, planning or industry sales and management. We are looking for a sales manager. A BS and five years experience selling and managing residential, commercial, and government land use and development projects. Experience with developers, builders, architects, and design a plus. Must have a strong knowledge of local market and ability to develop to business. Strong client relations, sales management, and administrative skills are needed for this position. The Care of Trees offers excellent salary and benefits.
03/03
Agrimanagement
408 N. 1st St.
P.O. Box 583
Yakima, WA 98907-0583
Tel: (509) 453-4851
Fax: (509) 452-6760
Augusta, Kansas
Here is a chance to test your knowledge and experience in all aspects of golf course maintenance. We are an attractive 9-hole facility with bentgrass greens, Bermuda fairways, Bermuda and ryegrass tees and green surrounds and tall fescue, Bermuda and buffalo roughs. Intern will get valuable irrigation repair and control experience as well as golf cart and equipment maintenance experience. Their summer could work into a permanent superintendent position for the right candidate. The salary is $500 per week for the summer.
Send resume to:
Augusta Country Club
1610 Fairway Dr.
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-7281 Kevin Hayden
Blandy
Experimental Farm
400 Blandy Farm Lane
Boyce, VA 22620
www.virginia.edu/~blandy
Horticulture Internships
Intern learns how research, education and interpretation of the Arboretum collection are integrated to promote environmental awareness as your work with Arboretum staff to develop an independent project related to plant collections assessment. garden design or interpretive education. Students draft a project proposal and present their project orally and in a final paper at the end of the summer.
Benefits:
The stipend for the 10-week internship is $2800, housing is provided.
Students reside in dormitory-style housing in the historic quarters building; a
full kitchen is available to prepare meals. More information and
application materials are available at www.virginia.edu/blandy
Internships are available for:
June 2 - August 15, 2003
Application deadline: March 1, 2003
02/03 (for more information and application, please visit the HFRR Student Records office at 1028 Throckmorton Hall).
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail
Hastings, MN 55033
Ph: 651-437-4358
fax: 651-438-2908
www.CarpenterNatureCenter.org
Horticulture Internships
Horticulture Interns receive training from professional horticulturists, help with the apple orchard utilizing integrated Pest Management, assist with gardening at the Center, play an active role in prairie restoration, and become involved in all horticulture activities at CNC as they arise. In addition, all interns at CNC are expected to design and complete an individual project of their choice to be used at CNC in the future.
Benefits:
Benefits include professional training and regular evaluations, hands-on work experience, academic credit (optional), on-site housing and a $125 weekly stipend for each full time intern.
Internships are available for:
Fall (Sep. - Dec.)
Spring (Feb. - May)
Summer (Jun. - Aug.)
Application deadline: 2 months prior
01/03 (for more information and application, please visit the HFRR Student Records office at 1028 Throckmorton Hall).
Clear Creek Golf Club Internship
Attn: Jay Young
One West Mountain Suite 203
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Cell: 479-871-3144
Fax: 479-442-4580
Email:
jyoung-clearcreek@swbell.net
Internship:
Clear Creek Golf Club is a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed golf course currently in phase II of construction with grassing date scheduled for May 1st. Intern will be exposed to all phases of construction including, shaping, irrigation installation, drainage placement and installation, bunker construction, and agronomic practices that deal with golf course grow-in situations.
The fairways, tees, and intermediate roughs will be sand capped and grassed the Cavalier Zoysia. Primary roughs will be grassed with a native species common the Northwest Arkansas area. Greens will be seeded in late summer and no variety of bentgrass has been selected at this time.
An opening date of Spring 2004 has been set and Clear Creek will be an exclusive private club that will receive 12,000-15,000 rounds in it's first years and will max out at 20,000 rounds once full membership has been established.
$7.50/hour plus overtime
Housing provided
6 month minimum internship
must be currently enrolled in a turfgrass or horticulture program
Opportunity for future employment after graduation
Irrigation Technician/Assistant In Training Position for Clear Creek Golf Club:
-$10.00/hr plus overtime
-Annual Performance Bonus
-insurance - Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Family, (Clear Creek will cover your
cost of your COBRA)
-401K
-Uniforms
-Meals
-Golf Privileges
-Fees paid for continual education
-Paid Vacation and Sick Days
03/03
Cowee
Mountain Timber Framers
104 Wykle Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Phone: (828) 369-8186
Fax: (828) 369-8176
The timber frame design intern will be involved in the design process from drafting to preliminary design and structural review, actual hands on timber frame cutting, as well as general office work. We believe that experience in architecture or engineering are best suited for this position. CAD would be helpful.
(for more information and application, please visit the HFRR Student Records office at 1028 Throckmorton Hall).
updated 02/03
John
C. Pair Horticulture Center
Attn: Jason Griffin
1901 East 95th Street South
Haysville, KS 67060
Ph: 316-788-0492
E-mail: jgriffin@oznet.ksu.edu
Internship Announcement:
The John C. Pair Horticulture Center of Kansas State University is offering 2 internships for the upcoming summer of 2004.
The John C. Pair Horticulture Center is a field research station in the Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources with ongoing projects in ornamental woody and herbaceous plant production and evaluation, turfgrass evaluation, small fruits production, vegetable production, medicinal herbs production and evaluation, and nut crops evaluation. The research center is located in Haysville, KS just south of Wichita.
Responsibilities:
The interns will be supervised by the station director and field supervisor, and work closely with the staff in all aspects of the research center's daily activities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, planting, harvesting, irrigation, mowing, data collection , general station maintenance, installation of new research projects, demolition of old projects and set-up for field days and special events. Under the supervision of the station director, each intern will have the opportunity to adopt a small research project to oversee for the summer. Projects will most likely be in Woody Ornamental Production and Evaluation.
Unique Learning Opportunities:
This is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to experience a part of Kansas State University not normally encountered during a typical bachelors degree program. Students will gain experience in all aspects of plant production as well as hands on experience in field research methods and some of the challenges encountered therein. Projects are primarily field oriented, although some greenhouse work is anticipated.
Experience:
No experience necessary. However, a positive attitude and strong work ethic is required.
Salary: $8/hr for 12 weeks, students will have to secure their own housing.
02/04
Potato Certification Service
San Luis Valley Research Center
Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Colorado State
University
update 06/01
Crossroads
for Kids
742 Keene Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
784-834-2700
Fax: 781-834-2701
email: office@crossroads4kids.org
Crossroads for Kids has excellent opportunities for a student wishing to participate in an enriching, educational, hands-on, and rewarding summer internship experience. By participating in our programs, a student intern will be exposed to the management and leadership roles within our organization.
02/05/01
Dancing
Rabbit Ecovillage
1 Dancing Rabbit Lane
Rutledge, MO 63563
Tel: 660-883-5511
dancingrabbit@ic.org
Ecovillage Internships!
For more information see http://www.dancingrabbit.org/interns.html.
02/05/01
Green
County Extension
Jim Winkler
N3150B 5th 81
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 3289440
update 06/01
Green
Guerillas
151 West30th St.
10th Floor
New York, NY 10001
update 06/01
Greenlake
Nursery
Contact: Bob Quimby
1830 Edd Rd.
Dallas, TX 75253
(972) 286-7422
e-mail: bQuimby_GreenlakeNursery@aol.com
03/02
Hendrickson Tree Care Company
Joe Hendrickson
5611 W. 84th St.
Overland Park, KS 66207
Ph: 913-381-6339
www.hendricksontreecare.com
Hendrickson Tree Care has served the Kansas City area with quality certified tree care and maintenance for 18 years. The last 18 years have been both challenging and wonderfully rewarding. In 1985, we started with a 1965 Ford flatbed truck and the knowledge gained from working in the family business, K.C. Lawn & Tree Service. Today, we have chipper trucks, knuckle-boom cranes, stump grinders, the latest spray equipment and a new Lucas saw mill.
We will continue to build our Plant Health Care division, tree preservation, and pruning/removal business. Our newest division will deal with the use of renewable urban forest lumber. Our goal is to avoid improper techniques and the depletion of our urban forests. Becoming an employee of Hendrickson Tree Care means joining an enthusiastic team of qualified professionals dedicated to the community and the positive solutions of urban forestry.
Plant Health Care Technician
We are looking for an energetic, motivated individual to maintain and help grow
our Plant Health Care Division. This person would not only be involved in
our Plant Health Care Division, but would also be exposed to the pruning aspects
of our business throughout the year. Experiences may include anything from
Plant Health Care diagnosis and treatment to chainsaw maintenance to becoming a
certified arborist. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow
with an established, reputable company.
Arborist Assistant:
We are looking for energetic, motivated individuals to serve as arborist
assistants. This is an excellent entry level position for someone
interested in the field of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. You will get
to work with a team of tree care professionals under the on-going training of
certified arborists.
Benefits: Competitive salary; direct deposit; bonus plan; health and dental insurance; retirement plans; paid holidays/vac.
01/04
Izaty's Golf and Yacht Club
Attn: Steve Schumacher
40005 85th Ave.
Onamia, MN 56359-9739
Ph:1-800-533-1727
Fax: 1-320-532-3208
www.izatys.com
Izaty's is an upscale facility located 90 miles north of the Twin Cities on the south shore of beautiful Lake Mille Lacs. In conjunction with our recent expansion Izaty's has built a state of the art water treatment facility and is the first golf course in the state to use effluent water for irrigation purposes. Besides golf Izatys other activities include fishing, boating, snowmobiling, and hiking. These attractions make Izatys one of the areas premier resort destinations.
Intern Golf Technicians:
Course Operation: Resort course with 36 holes, bentgrass greens and tees, bluegrass/ryegrass fairways, metal spikes accepted, new Toro Osmac automatic irrigation system.
Duties: Golf course maintenance, trees and shrubbery, equipment operation, irrigation repair and programming, pesticide/fertilizer calibration and application.
Benefits: Housing and meal plan, uniform, free golf, reduced fees for other resort amenities.
03/03
K-State Research and Extension
Summer Internships in Extension
For more information and application materials, contact Stacey Warner, Leader, Extension Operations, 121 Umberger Hall.
Date entered 01/25/01
The City of Lawrence is hoping to sponsor a student in their internship program this summer. This is a super opportunity to learn all facets of the green industry from a city maintenance perspective.
Crystal Miles: Horticulture Supervisor:
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 708: Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Ph: 785-832-7970
www.lawrencecityjobs.org
03/05
Meyers Turf Farms
Attn: Jack Meyers
P.O. Box 69
Stillwell, KS 66085
Ph: 913-681-2668
Full-time position supervising 5-8 person sod cutting crews, Supervisory experience required, strong Spanish language ability a plus. Will train for turf cutting, if have solid background in turf pests/diseases and supervisory experience.
03/03
NC
State
Keith Baldwin, Internship Coordinator
Center for Environmental Farming Systems
Box 7609
Raleigh, NC 27695-7609
Tel: 919-515-1199
e-mail: keith_baldwin@ncsu.edu
Summer Internship Program in Sustainable Agriculture
-Experimental Education in Sustainable
Farming Systems
-Mentoring Teams from : Crop, Soil, and
Animal Science, Horticulture, Entomology, and Plant Pathology
-Interdisciplinary, Research and Extension
Projects and Organic Production Experience
-Lectures, Seminars and Field Trips
-6 NCSU Credits with Tuition Waived: Free
Housing
Limited Enrollment Deadline March 1, 2003
for more information and application, please visit the HFRR Student Records office at 1028 Throckmorton Hall).
Updated 2/04
The New York Botanical Garden, 200th Street and Kazimiroff Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10458-5126. E-mail:hr2@nybg.org.
03/02
Northeast
Organic Farming Association of Vermont
PO Box 697
Bridge St.,
Richmond, VT 05477
Ph. 802-434-4122
www.nofavt.org
info@nofavt.org
2002 Apprentice and Willing Worker Program
Offering assistance in finding a position and helping train the future organic farmers through workshops and apprentice gathers.
A unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in:
-Greenhouses
-Poultry
-Dairy
-Maple Syrup
-Wood Lot Management
-Herbs
-Draft Horses
-Flowers
-Community Supported Agriculture
-Livestock
-Fruit Production
-Vegetable Production
-Farmers Market
-Homesteading
-Cheesemaking
-Beekeeping
-Seed Saving
02/02
Ohio
State University
Dr. Mark Bennett
Graduate Studies Committee Chair
2021 Coffey Rd.
Columbus, OH 43210-1086
Tel: 614-292-3864
e-mail: bennett.18@osu.edu
Graduate Assistantships in Floriculture
The Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at Ohio State University invites prospective students in floriculture to apply for MS and PhD research/teaching assistantships. Program areas in applied floriculture include plant growth control, light and CO2 utilization, crop modeling, and crop fertility. Stipends range from $13,344 for MS and $13,848 for PhD per year plus tuition and fees waiver. Students will have the opportunity to interact with a large and diverse faculty, a large Ohio greenhouse industry, and a nationally recognized Ohio's Florists' Association.
2/12/01
The
American Horticultural Society (AHS)
River Farm
Alexandria, Virginia
Internship Opportunity:
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) offers internships at River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia. The AHS interns sex distinct internships, and tries to match students with their interests:
-Seed exchange (student learns about collecting,
cleaning, storing, and germinating seeds, and describes the plants for the
directory of member benefits)
-Propagation (interns learn how to start seeds, manage the greenhouse, and
transplant and harden off seedlings to prepare for planting outdoors)
-Living lab (intern leads an educational outreach program for elementary school
kids)
-Gardeners information service (intern makes scouting maps, diagnoses problems,
and recommends the least harmful controls for pest or appropriate changes in
cultural practices)
-Plant records/signage (the intern records plants in a database and provides
labels for them)
All interns have the opportunity to work in the garden; participate in guided field trips to sites such as the U.S. National Arboretum, Dumbarton Oaks, and Mt. Vernon; work a weekly shift in the Gardeners Information Service; and produce a project.
Contact: Tom Underwood, Director and Curator of
Gardens and Buildings
7931 East Boulevard Drive
Alexandria, VA 22308
For more information visit www.ahs.org/river_farm/intern.htm
08/03
Roaring
Fork Club
Attn: Erin Brooks, Horticulturist
100 Arbaney Ranch Rd.
Basalt, CO 81621
Tel: 970-927-8787
Fax: 970-927-8791
Email: ebrooks@rfclub.com
01/02
Rock
Springs 4-H Center
Summer Student Employment at Rock Springs 4-H Center
The Rock Springs 4-H Center is seeking applicants for 40-50 Summer staff positions. Positions are recreation instructors, including teambuilding, horses, environmental education, rifles, trap, archery, canoes, crafts and lifeguards. The Center also has several positions in the foodservice, maintenance and custodial departments. Internships are available for those who qualify. Rock Springs offers a monthly salary and room and board. Rock Springs is a nationally recognized camp and conference center serving approximately 27,000 youth and adults each year, most during the summer. Rock Springs is located 14 miles south of Junction City, Kansas on K-157 highway. For an application or more information contact:
Rock Springs 4-H Center
c/o Summer Jobs
5405 W. Hwy K-157
Junction City, KS 66441
785-257-3221
jlankas@rocksprings.net
03/04
Scotts
Contact: Mark Yelanich
141111 Scottslawn Road
Marysville, Ohio 43041
Fax: (937) 644-7153
mark.yelanich@scotts.com
Interns will work and lean at the main Scotts R&D facility in Marysville,
Ohio. Compensation ranges between $9.00 and $14.00 per hour. Scotts is
just 20 min. northwest of Columbus, Ohio. Employment can begin between
march and June of 2003. Duration of the internship can range from 3 to 9
months. Interns will experience aspects of research
horticulture.
Duties: Garden preparation and maintenance, experimental design, setup and data collection, Fertilizer chemical and soil amendments preparation.
Requirements:
Experience with growing and maintaining plants.
Experience with operating equipment used in in the garden and turf industry.
Enrollment in a college program in horticulture, turf grass science, agronomy,
Landscape design, ag-education or a related field.
Ability to drive a vehicle.
The
Samuel Robert Noble Foundation, Inc.
Contact: Laura Claypool
Human Resources Assistant
P.O. Box 2180
Ardmore, OK 73401
HORTICULTURE INTERN
03/26/01
Shawnee Mission Tree Service
8250 Cole Parkway
Shawnee Mission, KS 66227
(913) 441-8888
Fax: (913) 441-8922
05/02
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has internships available both in Washington, D.C. and Subsaharan Africa. Interested students should contact the agency through these links:
http://www.usaid.gov/locations/sub_saharan_africa/utility/dcinternship/htm
http:// www.usaid.gov/locations/sub_suharan_africa/utility/ininternship/htm