P and R Long Island Park Comm
1395 Planting Fields RdOyster Bay , NY 11771
E-Mail: albany.employment@parks.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 474-0453
Division/Unit: Planting Fields Arboretum
Web Site:
parks.ny.gov
Horticultural Intern (ID: 109191) for Spring 2023
Agency/Facility
Oyster Bay , NY 11771
E-Mail: albany.employment@parks.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 474-0453
Proposal Information
Description:
Horticultural interns will work with a diverse group of professionals on various garden projects including planting, pruning, landscape design, removal of invasive species, greenhouse care, plant propagation, plant labelling, etc. On-the-job training will be available and weekly field trips to other gardens as well as in-class and field training will be available.
Hours: 20-40 hours per week
Pay: $17. 43/hr. plus dormitory housing if candidate qualifies for on site housing
Skills:
Invasive Species Management
Plant Identification and Labeling
Greenhouse Care
Landscape Design
Plant Propagation
Internship Areas: Agriculture, Environmental Conservation
Logistical Information
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Nassau
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Junior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Agricultural Studies, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Physical Science, Recreational Studies