Horticulture Intern 2024 - Boylston, Massachusetts
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Boylston, Massachusetts Ag Jobs
| Job Ref: | 1990457650 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill |
| Category: |
Equipment - Machinery
Greenhouse Horticulture Legal Maintenance – Repair Operations |
| Job Type: | Temporary - Seasonal |
| Specific Salary and/or Range: | USD 16.50 - 16.50 per hour |
Location | |
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| City: | Boylston |
| Zip Code: | 01505 |
| Map: | United States, Massachusetts, Boylston, 01505 (Show on map) |
Description | |
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New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill believes diversity in nature promotes a healthy, vigorous garden. We believe that diversity among our staff promotes a healthy work environment and a vigorous organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We believe in diversity of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ability, and all the other traits that make us unique. New England is an equal opportunity employer. NEBG at Tower Hill does not require its staff to be vaccinated for Covid-19, but we urge everyone to receive an updated dose as they become available to protect themselves and each other. The Horticulture Intern is expected to carry out the responsibilities of the job in ways that support NEBG at TH's mission and to its commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming organization.
Position Overview The Horticulture Intern will report on a day-to-day basis to the Director of Horticulture or their designee. The intern will gain valuable hands-on experience in ecological horticultural practices, including indoor and outdoor display garden maintenance, groundskeeping, record-keeping, and basic plant care. In addition, the intern will be given time and technology access during the workday to develop a project presentation that will complement their related personnel interest. The final presentation will be given to interested NEBG staff. NEBG will also plan to make at least one informational field trip available to the intern to provide a complementary experience at another public garden or similar venue. Qualifications Preference will be given to those candidates who have some or all the following qualifications:
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Safety
Schedule The Horticulture Internship position is full-time temporary and non-exempt. The standard work schedule for this position is approximately 40 paid hours per week, either Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday; however, the schedule may be flexible to suit the needs of the organization, will involve weekend hours, and may involve evening hours. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, and the Horticulture Intern may be asked to assist with event administration in both indoor and outdoor roles. | |
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