Horticulture Intern
Horticulture Intern
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12-04-2025
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12-04-2025
Job Description
Position
Horticulture Intern
Reports to
Deputy Grounds Superintendent
Background
Located on 200 acres in Potomac Maryland Glenstone strives to provide visitors with a unique experience through the seamless integration of art architecture and landscape. Its first exhibition building was designed by late architect Charles Gwathmey and opened to the public in 2006. It hosts a series of rotating exhibitions with artworks drawn from Glenstones permanent collection of postWorld War II art. The outdoor landscape is home to monumental sculptures carefully placed amidst rolling pasture and unspoiled woodland. Admission is always free and visits are scheduled by appointment to encourage an unhurried intimate engagement between the viewers and their surroundings.
Glenstone has recently expanded in order to strengthen its commitment to the viewing public. The centerpiece of this project is the construction of a new exhibition building designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners. The building will highlight a series of discrete pavilions or rooms surrounding a central water courtyard many of which are devoted to singleartist installations. It provides significantly expanded gallery space and state of the art collection storage. Landscape architects Peter Walker and Partners will also oversee a revised master plan of Glenstones outdoor landscape. Finally the expansion will incorporate a new public entrance and visitor amenities to support a more comfortable and rewarding visit.
Job Purpose
This is an opportunity for students or recent college graduates to gain valuable handson experience in all aspects of landscape maintenance utilizing the best organic practices and protocols. It is most appropriate for someone pursuing a career in horticulture.
The horticulture intern will work with a highly skilled team of landscape maintenance staff and will perform various duties in the upkeep and preservation of the grounds at Glenstone. The intern will work with Glenstones professional staff who will provide guidance mentoring training and supervision. The position may also require the intern to work independently on basic projects and assignments.
Once selected you will become a member of our dynamic skilled and motivated Grounds crew. Your primary duties will be spent working closely with the Area horticulturists in areas of plant identification (including invasive species) planting irrigation mulching corrective pruning and assisting in visitor day preparation. The internship will also provide valuable experience and insight into all aspects of the Grounds responsibilities by rotating through other members of the Grounds team including Arborist Aquatic horticulturist Spit Rocker Technician and Irrigation Technician.
Essential Duties
Horticulture Intern
Reports to
Deputy Grounds Superintendent
Background
Located on 200 acres in Potomac Maryland Glenstone strives to provide visitors with a unique experience through the seamless integration of art architecture and landscape. Its first exhibition building was designed by late architect Charles Gwathmey and opened to the public in 2006. It hosts a series of rotating exhibitions with artworks drawn from Glenstones permanent collection of postWorld War II art. The outdoor landscape is home to monumental sculptures carefully placed amidst rolling pasture and unspoiled woodland. Admission is always free and visits are scheduled by appointment to encourage an unhurried intimate engagement between the viewers and their surroundings.
Glenstone has recently expanded in order to strengthen its commitment to the viewing public. The centerpiece of this project is the construction of a new exhibition building designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners. The building will highlight a series of discrete pavilions or rooms surrounding a central water courtyard many of which are devoted to singleartist installations. It provides significantly expanded gallery space and state of the art collection storage. Landscape architects Peter Walker and Partners will also oversee a revised master plan of Glenstones outdoor landscape. Finally the expansion will incorporate a new public entrance and visitor amenities to support a more comfortable and rewarding visit.
Job Purpose
This is an opportunity for students or recent college graduates to gain valuable handson experience in all aspects of landscape maintenance utilizing the best organic practices and protocols. It is most appropriate for someone pursuing a career in horticulture.
The horticulture intern will work with a highly skilled team of landscape maintenance staff and will perform various duties in the upkeep and preservation of the grounds at Glenstone. The intern will work with Glenstones professional staff who will provide guidance mentoring training and supervision. The position may also require the intern to work independently on basic projects and assignments.
Once selected you will become a member of our dynamic skilled and motivated Grounds crew. Your primary duties will be spent working closely with the Area horticulturists in areas of plant identification (including invasive species) planting irrigation mulching corrective pruning and assisting in visitor day preparation. The internship will also provide valuable experience and insight into all aspects of the Grounds responsibilities by rotating through other members of the Grounds team including Arborist Aquatic horticulturist Spit Rocker Technician and Irrigation Technician.
Essential Duties
- Handson tasks including planting pruning fertilizing watering weeding mulching and assisting with exotic invasive species eradication.
- Interact with visitors both on and off property to convey Glenstones mission.
- Perform other duties as required
- Complete an internship project and present to associates at Glenstone.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates need to have either completed course work or have acquired practical experience in horticulture or a related field.
- Interest in organic landscape management
- Solid time management organization and prioritization skills
- Ability to work at a fast pace without sacrificing quality
- Familiar with the safe operation of heavy equipment hand and power gardening tools and other products unique to the profession
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
- Ability to physically lift 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Possession of a valid drivers license
- Able to work flexible hours including weekends as needed
Salary
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wage: $20.58 per hour
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
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