Horticulture Intern (Temporary)

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Start Date: Oct.1st - Dec. 31st  Compensation: $25/hr

VERDANT is a boutique landscape design firm founded in 2001 and headquartered in the Gowanus district in Brooklyn. Our clients range from high end residential gardens throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn to boutique hotels and corporate headquarters. Our projects continually challenge conventional design and redefine the dialogue between landscape and architecture.  

We are looking for a curious and hard-working horticulture intern to join our team! The ideal candidate will have the chance to work within a growing business, acquiring invaluable experience on unique and exciting projects. We are seeking someone with a passion for plants and an eagerness to learn. The ideal candidate will be able to work both independently and collaboratively on special projects with a team. Potential for future seasonal work for the right candidate.

To apply, please submit a resume and brief cover letter to info@verdantgardens.com 

To learn more about our company and view our projects, please visit our website: https://verdantny.com/

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Perform general maintenance duties and seasonal landscaping work, including: garden closings, cut-backs, leaf removal, mulching and general clean-up
  • Planting bulbs and installing holiday displays
  • Reporting of any concerns from sites, and general coordination with team members
  • Ensuring detailed upkeep of high-end gardens 
  • Assisting on installation of new projects, including: driving our company cargo van (or U-Haul) and delivering materials to various sites, loading and unloading materials through NYC buildings, preparing planters and planting areas, planting a variety of plants and trees, etc

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Entry-level experience in the field of horticulture and/or working in urban gardens
  • Basic plant ID skills and understanding of plants and plant care 
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to handling tasks and challenges
  • Valid Driver's License and clean driving record, comfortable driving a large truck or cargo van
  • Ability to lift objects weighing 50+ lbs
  • Ability to work full-time in gardens across Brooklyn and Manhattan
  • Ability to access scheduling software from phone
  • Sense of humor and desire to work with a fun, positive team

Contact Information

Verdant
Email: info@verdantny.com