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Summer Internships with the National Arboretum

The U.S. National Arboretum is seeking interns to support their scientific research and education programs. These positions are PAID and extend for 3 months during the summer.

Description
Interns are assigned to a particular area within the arboretum. All participate in regularly scheduled educational programs and field trips, work on independent projects that benefit the arboretum, and are supervised by the arboretum's professional staff. Compensation for the 2009 summer internships is approx. $11.43/hr. The work week for most interns is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. College credit may be arranged by the student and is encouraged.

Qualifications
Applicants need to have either completed course work or have acquired practical experience in horticulture or a related field. Basic gardening or laboratory skills, interest in plants, and the ability to work independently are very important.

Duties & Working Conditions
Interns will be responsible for the standard duties of working in a public garden. Examples include assisting in all aspects of garden maintenance and development, including greenhouse work, potted plant maintenance, propagation, planting, watering, weeding, mowing, and pest management. Interns will also assist with the accurate labeling of plants and answering visitors’ questions. Outdoor internships may involve heavy lifting and exposure to extreme heat and humidity.

To apply:

To apply for a summer internship, please send a cover letter, resume, transcripts,
and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire to:

Internship Office
US National Arboretum
3501 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002

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