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Horticulture Internship

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Company: The American Horticultural Society

Address: 7931 East Boulevard Drive

Location: Alexandria, VA

Application Deadline: February 27, 2013

Position: 2 Full-time, Paid

Timeframe: 05/15/13 — 08/15/13 (Flexible)

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Description

Historic River Farm serves as the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society (AHS). Our vision is to make America a nation of gardeners, a land of gardens. The AHS strives to open the eyes of all Americans to the vital connection between people and plants, to inspire all Americans to become responsible caretakers of the Earth, to celebrate America's diversity through the art and science of horticulture; and to lead this effort by sharing the Society's unique national resources with all Americans.

Horticultural internships are open to anyone interested in a career in horticulture, with preference given to those pursuing a degree or who have completed a degree in horticulture, or a related field. The duration of AHS Internships is from three to six months. Compensation is $9.00/hr. The workweek is 37.5 hours and is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with Saturday morning rotations required. Housing is the responsibility of the intern. Assistance in finding accommodations is provided.

Responsibilities

The horticultural intern assists the River Farm Horticulturist with the day-to-day care and ongoing development of the Society’s national headquarters at River Farm. Interns will assisting with: garden maintenance; visitor and member services: interpretative programs; integrated pest management; seasonal exhibits and displays; and, plant identification and labeling. The horticultural intern will complete an individualized garden-based project, in addition to regular plant walks and field trips to gardens in the greater Washington, DC area.

Requirements

Applications for the Horticultural Internship should include the following: - Completed application form found on our website: http://ahs.org/river_farm/pdf/12/12_AHS_Horticultural_Internship_Application.pdf - Current resume - College transcript (a copy will do) - Three professional references with addresses, phone and fax numbers - A statement of professional objectives (200 words) The student must be a United States citizen or legally eligible to work in this country. We are unable to accept foreign applicants.

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