Summer and Year-Long Internships at University of Delaware Botanical Garden
Job: Intern
Location: Wilmington, DE
An internship is a valuable supplement to an undergraduate curriculum. The goal of the internships is to provide students with hands on experience and skills working in a public garden. Interns may spend the summer and school-year working in the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens with the garden staff learning garden maintenance skills, gaining experience in public horticulture, the importance of record keeping, building their resumes, while earning an hourly wage.
The internship experience is gained through garden work, field trips, and garden projects. UDBG’s staff works with interns in all areas of public garden operations. Students familiar with horticulture can use the internships to expand their horizons, discover new aspects in this diverse industry, and help build their resumes. Classes become more meaningful within the context of the practical experience. Employers place great emphasis on work experience when looking for employees. Financial support for student interns is provided by Patrons of the Spring Plant Sale, other generous donations, and three Endowed Summer Internships.
To apply, please submit: 1) letter of interest including career goals; 2) current resume; 3) three letters of reference; and 4) transcript(s) to Andrew Adams (Horticulture Manager, 152 Townsend Hall, University of Delaware, Newark DE 19716, or email aadamsud@udel.edu.
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Summer Internships
Apply by:
31 March 2024 (Summer); August 15 (school year intern, if applicable)
Duration:
June 3rd to August 23rd, 2024; 37.5 hrs/week;
UD Fall & Spring Semesters (based on student availability)
Compensation
$13.25-$14.00/hr (TBD)
Requirements:
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student, and at least eighteen years of age, in a university/college or meeting the final credit requirements towards graduation at the time of application.
Contact:
Andrew Adams, Horticulture Manager
Phone: 302-831-0909
E-mail: aadamsud@udel.edu
The UDBG has a minimum of four full time summer internships available for 2024. Students are expected to be highly motivated, hard-working, dependable, able to work in groups and independently. There is no required Horticulture experience necessary! Interns will spend the summer working in the gardens with the garden staff learning maintenance skills and gaining
experience in public horticulture. Students will work outside performing a wide variety of maintenance tasks, such as mowing, weed control, pruning, planting, hardscape installation, etc.
Additionally, they will develop specialized skills such as curatorial work, detailed pruning and propagation. Students will work individually and in groups to accomplish the goals set forth for the summer. Students will take field trips to local public gardens to further their experience in public horticulture. Applicants will need to be enrolled full time in University/College courses to
apply.
To Apply
For additional information, please feel free to contact Andrew Adams. To apply, please submit 1) a letter of interest including career goals, 2) a current resume, 3) two letters of references, and 4) transcript to Andrew Adams either in writing or via email.
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