Summer 2020 Internship
Brookside Gardens
Description
The Montgomery County Department of Parks, Horticulture, Forestry and Environmental Education Division, is currently seeking Seasonal/Intermittent applicants to fill Summer College Intern position in Brookside Gardens.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
How to Apply: Go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc (where you can also see the entire job description) and search for “Brookside Gardens.” We are only accepting online applications. Application closes January 15, 2020.
If you have any questions, contact Ellen Bennett at Ellen.Bennett@MontgomeryParks.org or (301) 962-1402. Please include a copy of your college transcripts with your application.
Brookside Gardens
Description
The Montgomery County Department of Parks, Horticulture, Forestry and Environmental Education Division, is currently seeking Seasonal/Intermittent applicants to fill Summer College Intern position in Brookside Gardens.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
How to Apply: Go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc (where you can also see the entire job description) and search for “Brookside Gardens.” We are only accepting online applications. Application closes January 15, 2020.
If you have any questions, contact Ellen Bennett at Ellen.Bennett@MontgomeryParks.org or (301) 962-1402. Please include a copy of your college transcripts with your application.