Horticultural Intern

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Start Date: As early as May 1  Compensation: $18.19/hr

Planting Fields is a spectacular 409-acre public garden located on the north shore of Long Island. This former Gold Coast estate features specimen trees, ornamental shrubs, herbaceous plantings, 2 1/2 acres of display and production greenhouses, historic buildings and a 65 room Tudor revival mansion. The arboretum features one of the most comprehensive woody plant collections in the Northeast.

Responsibilities/Duties

Interns will receive practical, hands-on experience in all phases of maintenance, landscape design and enhancement of a diverse collection of horticultural plant collections within the  409-acre arboretum. Planting Fields is an intact historic estate designed by the Olmsted Brothers as well as an active arboretum with many unusual greenhouse and hardy plant collections. General duties will include planting, pruning, and watering, weeding, mulching and garden renovation.

Qualifications/Requirements

Interns should be currently enrolled or a recent graduate of; Horticulture, landscape design, botany, environmental science, or similar field.   

Additional Information

If students qualify, Free housing is available. Each student is assigned a room in our dormitory complex, which now includes WIFI, heating and air conditioning, common kitchen, lounge, and a laundry.

Contact Information

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Contact Name: Michael Ahern
Email: michael.ahern@parks.ny.gov
Phone: 5169133418