Cactus and Succulent Society of America Desert Collections Intern at The Huntington
Job Title: Cactus and Succulent Society of America Desert Collections Intern
Job Status: 6-8 weeks
Location: San Marino, CA
Salary: $15.50/hr
About Us
At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The Huntington
Founded in 1919, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The Culture
Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. We are better together. We believe an explicit commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion directly impacts and improves staff and audience engagement and experience.
The Huntington requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19,and proof of vaccination must be submitted prior to beginning employment. In accordance with the law, The Huntington will accommodate employees who cannot be administered the COVID-19 vaccine due to their sincerely held religious belief, disability, or medical condition, and applicants should contact Laura Sanders in Human Resources at lsanders@huntington.org if they have questions about this requirement.
Job Description
About The Role
The Huntington is pleased to host the 2023 Cactus and Succulent Society of America Desert Collections Internship. This internship will focus on the Desert Collections, with an emphasis on planting the rockeries in the upper Desert Garden surrounding the newly Desert Garden Conservatory. The Desert Collections are among the best documented Living Collections at The Huntington and this opportunity is a great opportunity to spend time with this collection. The intern will report to the Plant Collections and Conservation Manager but will work under the direct supervision of the Curator of Desert Collections.The position will work no more than 32 hours per week and have a duration between 6-8 weeks, with a flexible start date, preferably in June.
Essential Duties
- Assists Curator of Desert Collections and Head Gardener of Desert Garden, under direct supervision, by watering, grooming, mulching, and replanting the rockeries in the upper Desert Garden construction zone.
- Assists Curator of Desert Collections or Succulent Plant Propagator by transplanting, grooming, fertilizing, and weeding in the Desert Collections Nurseries.
- Must adhere to written safety policy, following all precautions and directions in use of equipment and chemicals.
- Must complete a one-page final report and give a brief presentation to the CSSA Board of Directors at the conclusion of the internship.
Other Duties
- May be asked to assist with inventory or data entry related to the Desert Collections.
- May be asked to perform duties in other areas of the Huntington Botanical Gardens as needed.
Candidate Qualifications And Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Must be currently enrolled in a college-level program studying Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Design, or related field.
- Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
- Knowledge of cacti and succulents a plus.
Experience
- Experience working with plants is essential. Experience with horticulture and plant propagation preferred.
Working Conditions
Work will be primarily outdoors, split between the Desert Collections Nursery and the Desert Garden. Garden work will require awareness and avoidance of potential hazards inherent in a public garden.
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
- Pay Rate: $15.50/hr.
- Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
- Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
- Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.
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