ARBORICULTURE SUMMER INTERN

The Arboriculture Intern will learn first-hand how Mt. Cuba Center’s arborists manage an extensive collection of trees located in the gardens and natural lands. Our program covers a full range of tree care tasks, such as planting, pruning, and removals. The intern will become proficient at using ropes, knots, pole saws, and pruners. Other arboricultural skills taught in the program include identification of native trees, plant health care, cabling, and groundwork. Training will culminate in advanced instruction on tree climbing and chain saw operation. An additional component of the program is participation in behind-the-scenes aspects of our work, including tree inventories, tree risk assessment, preparation of a class on ecological arboriculture, and alignment of our tree management strategies with climate change. This internship presents an excellent opportunity for an individual who is interested in exploring a career in arboriculture. Qualifications include attention to detail and self-direction. This role requires physical work including frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping, climbing, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.

Mt. Cuba Center Internships follow a full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week) from June 7, 2023 through August 11, 2023. Optional free, off-site housing will be provided. Objectives of Mt. Cuba Center’s Intern Program include: 

 

The application deadline is February 8, 2023.  To apply, please use the link below to complete the application. You will be required to upload the following documents:

Your application will not be considered complete without these documents. 

Mt. Cuba Center is committed to diversity and inclusivity and encourages qualified candidates from all cultures and communities to apply.