Logsdon Intern
Opportunity:
The Horticulture & Collections department is seeking a summer intern. The Logsdon Intern candidate will rotate through various Rhododendron collections at both the Holden Arboretum campus in Kirtland, OH and the David G. Leach Research Station in Madison, OH to assist in the preparation, installation, maintenance, and renovation of our Rhododendron collections. Intern will be exposed to many facets of sustainable landscape maintenance practices in a public garden setting. The Logsdon Intern will work with other Holden Forests & Garden Departments with opportunities for cross-training. In addition, all members of the Holden Forests & Gardens’ (HF&G) intern cohort will have the chance to participate in professional development, such as workshops, scientific lectures, networking, and field trip experiences. All interns will have the opportunity to develop and present their research at HF&G’s SEARCH symposium. This position is based at the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, OH with travel to the David G. Leach Research Station in Madison, OH with occasional travel to the Cleveland Botanical Garden in Cleveland, OH.
Position Details:
- Position begins in May, flexibility in start date
- 12-week internship
- Approximately 40 hours per week
- Pay $12.50
- Low-cost housing may be available
- Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
- Open to undergraduate or recent graduates
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Holden Forests & Gardens’ mission, vision, values, and core commitment
- Work with supervisor to develop and complete an independent project which will be presented at the SEARCH symposium at the end of the internship
The Logsdon Intern will learn a variety of skills, including, but not limited to:
- Understand how to sustainably care for and maintain a living collection with focus on plant health, garden aesthetic and ecological diversity
- Enhance skills in proper planting techniques of herbaceous and woody plant material
- Learn about guest engagement in person and online at a public garden
- Work with full-time horticulturists and gardeners on garden design
- Collect data for entry and analysis
- Complete OSHA certified equipment trainings
- Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
- Demonstrate a passion for people and nature
- Pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in Biological Science, Botany, Forestry, Environmental Science, Horticulture or related field, preferred
- Passion for connecting people with the wonder, beauty and values of trees and plants to inspire action for healthy communities along with a strong interest in natural resource management and conservation education
- Ability to understand basic instructions is required
- Effective communication, organizational skills, adaptability, and critical thinking skills, highly desired
- Able to work well in a diverse team
- Able to work independently when needed
- Must be able to follow multistep directions and work independently
- An interest in working outdoors performing manual labor in all weather conditions
- Proficient use of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Teams, Outlook (email and calendar), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- A valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Perform required tasks in all weather conditions
- Ability to safely operate small-engine machinery e.g., brush cutter or weed-whip or a desire to learn
- Effective vision and hearing
- Hand and arm dexterity
- Walking and working on wet, uneven, slippery terrain
- Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Kneeling, bending, stooping, grabbing, and reaching
- Ability to hike up to 3-5 miles per day in variable terrain
- Willingness to work in and around poison ivy, poison sumac, stinging insects, ticks and in the sun
Apply:
Would YOU like to join us and play an integral part at this exciting time for HF&G and add a competitive edge to your resume and experience? Review of applications will begin on February 01, 2023.
Qualified applicants should submit a résumé, letter of interest discussing your desire to learn more about sustainable landscape maintenance practices in a public garden setting or interest in HF&G’s Rhododendron collection and contact information for at least two references.
Holden Forests & Gardens (Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. Interns who join the HF&G team will receive a comprehensive experience that supports individual department needs, integrates professional experiences to develop skills, and fosters opportunity recognition for future professionals. We strive for all HF&G Interns to have a transformative experience exploring and growing in their area of study and gaining exposure to a variety of career options.