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Job Title:

Horticulture Intern Student Assistant

Department:

FAES | Secrest Arboretum-JM

This opportunity is eligible for academic credit and is open to OSU students studying horticulture or a related field with an interest in landscape design and maintenance, public garden management, nursery production or horticultural research. The Horticulture Intern can expect to gain experience in a range of areas including (but not limited to) plant propagation and establishment, routine plant care and garden maintenance, plant records documentation, educational programming, volunteer management, and research data collection and reporting. In consultation with the Intern’s academic advisor and Secrest staff, other work responsibilities can be tailored to suit specific interests and professional goals. This may also include the completion of an approved special project that furthers the mission of Secrest Arboretum. The internship will also include visits to nearby botanical gardens and arboreta, commercial nurseries and/or related conferences or events. Housing is provided on campus for the length of the internship, approximately mid-May to mid-August.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with the general upkeep of Secrest Arboretum grounds and facilities to ensure a clean, attractive, accessible, and safe environment for all users

Contribute to the ongoing care and maintenance of Secrest Arboretum’s nursery and garden areas, such as potting media preparation, potting, planting, pruning, mulching, weed control, and irrigation

Ensure that pathways, seating areas and other public spaces are clean and accessible, including trash removal as needed

Safely use common hand tools such as bypass pruners, saws, shears, et al.

Safely operate motorized vehicles including trucks, tractors, and other utility vehicles, specialized garden equipment (e.g., leaf blowers, tillers), and a variety of smaller power tools specific to horticultural maintenance

Other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Location:

Secrest - Welcome and Education Center (0409)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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