Brookside Gardens College Internship Program
Dates: Mid-May – Mid-August (12 Weeks)
Brookside Gardens is seeking undergraduate students and recent graduates to fill paid summer intern positions. This is an opportunity for motivated individuals to work closely with professionals in a public garden setting, learning first-hand about the varied facets of operating a public garden with extraordinary plant collections and displays, a diverse customer base, and engaging learning opportunities. Experience and skills obtained through the internship will prepare participants for professional positions in related fields within the green industry and will complement undergraduate or graduate studies in horticulture or related fields. This will be a 40 hour/week position and will include work during some evenings and weekends.
Duties: Interns will rotate through several sections throughout the gardens and will work on projects crucial to Brookside Gardens’ operations in each department. Interns should expect to assist with:
There will be periodic training sessions on topics relevant to the Gardens’ operations, in addition to field trips to other gardens and related facilities. Interns will work together on group projects, including a presentation reflecting their experiences throughout the summer to Montgomery Parks staff.
Requirements: Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate program related to Horticulture, Plant and Environmental Sciences, Soil Sciences, or Landscape Architecture. Applicants should have a passion for learning new and varied skills relevant to managing gardens and be capable of working independently or on a team.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions:
Interns work both in office and outdoors. May expect exposure to summer weather conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors from fumes from fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides. May also encounter wildlife or harmful insects, and traffic hazards and noise.
How to Apply: Go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc and search for “Brookside Gardens.” We are only accepting online applications. Application closes January 15, 2019. If you haveany questions, contact Ellen Bennett at Ellen.Bennett@MontgomeryParks.org or (301) 962-1402.
Dates: Mid-May – Mid-August (12 Weeks)
Brookside Gardens is seeking undergraduate students and recent graduates to fill paid summer intern positions. This is an opportunity for motivated individuals to work closely with professionals in a public garden setting, learning first-hand about the varied facets of operating a public garden with extraordinary plant collections and displays, a diverse customer base, and engaging learning opportunities. Experience and skills obtained through the internship will prepare participants for professional positions in related fields within the green industry and will complement undergraduate or graduate studies in horticulture or related fields. This will be a 40 hour/week position and will include work during some evenings and weekends.
Duties: Interns will rotate through several sections throughout the gardens and will work on projects crucial to Brookside Gardens’ operations in each department. Interns should expect to assist with:
- Outdoor Garden Maintenance
- Indoor Garden (Conservatory) Maintenance
- Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly Exhibit
- Plant Propagation
There will be periodic training sessions on topics relevant to the Gardens’ operations, in addition to field trips to other gardens and related facilities. Interns will work together on group projects, including a presentation reflecting their experiences throughout the summer to Montgomery Parks staff.
Requirements: Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate program related to Horticulture, Plant and Environmental Sciences, Soil Sciences, or Landscape Architecture. Applicants should have a passion for learning new and varied skills relevant to managing gardens and be capable of working independently or on a team.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions:
Interns work both in office and outdoors. May expect exposure to summer weather conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors from fumes from fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides. May also encounter wildlife or harmful insects, and traffic hazards and noise.
How to Apply: Go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc and search for “Brookside Gardens.” We are only accepting online applications. Application closes January 15, 2019. If you haveany questions, contact Ellen Bennett at Ellen.Bennett@MontgomeryParks.org or (301) 962-1402.