Horticultural Intern

WhoWe Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteersThe Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nations premier conservation and preservation organization. TheTrusteespreserves for public use and enjoyment properties of exceptional scenic historic and ecological value in are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations toenjoy inperpetuity andhave helped protect more than50000 acres including 27000 acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the non-profit conservation organization we arefunded and supported entirely by our visitors supporters volunteers and our 100000 Member encourage you to learn more aboutThe Trusteeson our website.

Posting Information:

Salary/Hourly Rate:$16 - $17

Hours per week:40

Job Classification:Nonexempt Seasonal

Job Type:Onsite

Duration:May - August

Location:Long Hill Beverly MA

WhatYoullDo:

Your Impact:

Do you love nature and being outdoors This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a person with a passion for horticulture plants and historic landscapes. Join our expert team inmaintainingthe historic Sedgwick Gardens and landscape at Long Hill one of the premier garden properties in Massachusetts. We are seeking an enthusiastic college student or recent college graduate that is studying in a related field to perform various gardening and landscape maintenance tasks and toassistwith educational programming events and workshops.

Long Hill is a historic diverse 114-acre property which includes the ten-acre Sedgwick Gardens apple orchard Horticultural Learning Center with greenhouse and nursery wildflower meadows Discovery Garden and is surrounded by80 acresof woodlandcontainingtwo miles of trails. The Trustees are currently focused on their public gardens educating and engaging the public and restoring the ecological health of properties. Long Hill is currently undergoing an exciting public garden transformation.

The Role:

As a Horticultural Intern you will experience a 12-14-week summer hands-on horticultural program that offers students and early career professionals valuable on-the-job experience classes and mentorship by Long Hill horticultural addition youwill gain valuableexperience conducting various landscape and garden maintenance tasks throughout the property including weekly interaction with volunteers students and other horticultural also work with small groups of volunteers and lend support for events and other programs.

Specificallyyoull:

• Perform various landscape and garden maintenance tasks such as but not limited to; fine gardening pruning weeding planting lawn care mulching watering tree and shrub care recording phenology and plant records propagation and other property maintenance asrequired.

• Coordinate weekly work activity with Senior Horticulturist and staff.

• Work independently or with a team toaccomplishtasks.

• Assistwith educational programming events and workshops.

• Maintain Water Gardens

• Provide Livestock care (chickens)

• Act as an ambassador for the Trustees (along with other staff and volunteers) at public events and other outreach opportunities

• Work with the Senior Horticulturist toidentifyand pursue a professional development interest during the internship

This is aseasonal nonexempt position(40 hours/week) reporting directly tothe Horticulturalist.

WhatYoullNeed:

Skills and Experience:

• Required:

• Experience working in gardens.

• Basic knowledge or experience with garden maintenance horticulture ecology forestry environmental studies education landscapedesignoranother related field.

• Comfort speaking to and working with the public.

• Willingness to work as part of a collaborative team and interact with diverse groups of people.

• Ability to effectively work independently and unsupervised.

• Comfort spending long amounts of time outdoors in a range of climates and the physical ability to perform physically challenging work such as digging and lifting.

• Attending college or recentgraduate.

• Ability to have an eye for detail and follow tasksthroughcompletion.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current authorization to work in the United States a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Dont quite have all the skills and experience listed above We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Questions Contact our People team at !

Your Benefits:

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.

• Reciprocity:Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties discount event tickets and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including but not limited to age race ethnicity sex gender sexual preferences nation of origin religion or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color persons with varying abilities women and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees commitment to advancing the organizations vision for this work may be found here:Diversity Belonging Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at .

Required Experience:

Intern