Internships with New England Wild Flower Society
Plant Records Internship
New England Wild Flower Society offers a 6-month plant records internship for 2015 at Garden in the Woods.
New England Wild Flower Society, Inc.
Garden in the Woods
180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA 01701
New England Wild Flower Society is the oldest plant conservation organization in the United States and a leader in regional plant conservation programs and native plant studies. Garden in the Woods is the Society’s 45-acre botanical garden, containing the largest landscaped collection of native plants in the Northeast (more than 1,500 taxa).
Plant Records Internship
Number Available: 1
Application Deadline: February 1, 2015
Duration: 6 months, starting in March, April or May
Compensation: $240 per week + free housing
Contact: Mark Richardson, Director of Horticulture
Telephone: 508-877-7630, ext. 3401
Fax: 508-877-3658
Email: mrichardson@newenglandwild.org
This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience identifying and cultivating North American native plants in a botanic garden setting. The internship will focus on learning about plant acquisitions, mapping, identification, labeling, inventorying gardens, and documentation of the living collections using BG-base software.
The ideal candidate will have a four-year horticulture or botany degree. Priority is given to applicants with experience documenting living collections specifically using BG-base plant records software and BG-Map mapping software. The candidate should possess strong plant identification skills and a specific interest in native plants of the Northeast.
Interns are covered by worker’s compensation, but the Society does not provide health insurance, vacation, or sick-time benefits. Benefits include a wide range of optional education classes and educational field trips.
To apply, please e-mail or mail a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to:
Mark Richardson
New England Wild Flower Society
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA
mrichardson@newenglandwild.org
Applications are due February 1, 2015.
Native Plant Horticulture Internship
New England Wild Flower Society offers a 6-month native plant horticulture internship for 2015 at Garden in the Woods.
New England Wild Flower Society, Inc.
Garden in the Woods
180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA 01701
New England Wild Flower Society is the oldest plant conservation organization in the United States and a leader in regional plant conservation programs and native plant studies. Garden in the Woods is the Society’s 45-acre botanical garden, containing the largest landscaped collection of native plants in the Northeast (more than 1,500 taxa).
Native Plant Horticulture Internship
Number Available: 1
Application Deadline: February 1, 2015
Duration: 6 months, starting in March or April
Compensation: $240 per week + free housing
Contact: Mark Richardson, Director of Horticulture
Telephone: 508-877-7630, ext. 3401
Fax: 508-877-3658
Email: mrichardson@newenglandwild.org
Interns gain hands-on experience identifying and cultivating North American native plants in a botanical garden setting. As part of this experience, interns assist in all aspects of botanic garden management for Garden in the Woods, including the use of proper horticultural practices (such as planting, pruning, weed management, soil fertilization, and irrigation), renovation and construction of new gardens, inventory and plant record keeping, and public education. This is an opportunity to gain valuable career experience caring for gardens and natural areas, planning and leading projects, writing articles, and managing volunteers.
The ideal candidate will have a four-year horticulture or botany degree. The candidate should possess strong plant identification skills and a specific interest in native plants of the Northeast. Priority is given to applicants with an interest in pursuing a career in public horticulture and botanic garden management.
Interns are covered by worker’s compensation, but the Society does not provide health insurance, vacation, or sick-time benefits. Benefits include a wide range of optional education classes and field trips.
To apply, please e-mail or mail a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to:
Mark Richardson
New England Wild Flower Society
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA
mrichardson@newenglandwild.org
Applications are due February 1, 2015.
Native Plant Nursery Internship
New England Wild Flower Society offers a 6-month native plant nursery propagation internship for 2015 at Nasami Farm in Whately, MA.
New England Wild Flower Society, Inc. – Nasami Farm Native Plant Nursery
128 North Street
Whatley, MA 01373
New England Wild Flower Society (www.newenglandwild.org) is the oldest lant conservation organization in the United States and a leader in regional plant conservation programs and native plant studies. Nasami Farm, the Society’s native plant nursery, produces plants for habitat restoration, wildlife landscapes, garden displays and sale to the public. Our 45-acre botanical garden, Garden in the Woods, contains the largest landscaped collection of native plants in the Northeast (over 1,500 taxa). The Society also owns and manages several sanctuary properties throughout New England, as well as leading conservation initiatives and projects within the region. Through its longstanding internship and fellowship programs, the Society provides experiences in native plant cultivation, nursery production, plant/land conservation, and youth through adult education programming.
Native Plant Nursery Propagation Internship
Number Available: 1 at Nasami Farm in Whately, MA
Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2015
Duration: 6 mos., starting late March/April; 5-day week with a weekend day required.
Compensation: $320/week
Contact: Cayte McDonough, Nursery Production Manager
Telephone: 413-397-9922
Fax: 413-397-9944
Email: cmcdonough@newenglandwild.org
Interns gain hands-on experience identifying, propagating, and cultivating North American native plants in a nursery setting. As part of this experience, interns assist in many facets of nursery operations, including propagation of numerous species, retail plant sales, seed collection and processing, record keeping and public information duties. This is an opportunity to gain valuable skills by learning from staff, coordinating volunteers, leading projects, writing articles, and participating in the development of an expanding nursery. Interns have the chance to complete a special project of their interest, participate in educational activities, network with professionals, and attend field trips. Provides entry into both native plant studies and nursery management.
Candidates should possess some botanical understanding, familiarity with horticultural practices, an interest in native plants of the Northeast, excellent communication skills and a strong desire to learn.
Other Information: Interns are covered by Worker’s Compensation, but the Society does not provide health insurance, vacation, or sick-time benefits. Benefits include a wide range of optional education.
To apply, e-mail/mail a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to:
Cayte McDonough, Nursery Production Manager
Nasami Farm Native Plant Nursery
128 North Street
Whately, MA 01373
cmcdonough@newenglandwild.org
Applications are due February 1, 2015.
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