Native Landscape Horticulture Studies Intern

Interns with the City of College Station will be exposed to a variety of functions operations and processes related to providing essential municipal services to citizens and visitors to the city. Interns will have the opportunity to shadow and assist city staff with a variety of projects and processes as they function in their individual departments. The Intern will have firsthand experience observing with city staff in day-to-day duties as they manage multiple demands respond to a variety of questions and concerns as well as serve the community in different formats (e.g. field electronic and public form).

The following duties 1-12 are a representation of primary Intern duties; projects may vary depending on department. Each department will determine the specific projects on which the Intern will be able to assist or contribute.

Principal Intern Duties (all interns):

1. Learn the overall concept of public service as a municipality including the priorities limitations expectations and other aspects of public service.
2. Rotate assignments within a department to develop an understanding of the operational components necessary possibly including customer service scope of services data capture and reporting process review and other related activities.
3. Gain an understanding of the Citys current business tools/internal software (ie. Munis City Works etc.) to complete various tasks assignments or other project related steps.
4. Appropriately engage with city staff and customers maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional behavior while representing/participating with the city in meetings presentations or events.
5. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Department Specific Project Duties (based on assignment):

1. Gain an understanding managing a wild scape native garden to support our native wildlife which include weeding out invasive non-native plants managing spreading native plants removing trash pruning cleaning trails watering repairing irrigation mulching and moving soil.
2. Learn to identify native plants in all stages of life and how to care for each.
3. Learn how to relocate beneficial native plants.
4. Assist with garden maintenance repair and creation.
5. Assist with seed collection and plant propagation as needed for habitat restoration.
6. Assist with education and direction of park guests and program participants as needed.
7. Assist with Monarch March BioBlitz Park in the Dark and other city events as they relate to native plants.

Minimum:

Currently enrolled in an accredited college degree/program relevant to the intern opportunity. Experience and/or advanced studies related to field of study with understanding of municipal functions/services such as the H.O.P.S. with Texas AgriLife. Verbal & written communication abilities. Be able to lift and move 30lbs and work in Texas weather conditions. Have a basic understanding of garden tools and safety.

Hours:20-30 hours/week; depending on availability and internship requirements

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Experience:

Intern