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Copy of Horticulture Intern at Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Horticulture, Gardening, Plant Identification, Weeding, Pruning, Watering, Staking, IPM Methods, Conservation, Preservation, Physical Labor, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Communication

Industry

Description
Description The Washington National Cathedral, along with St. Albans School, National Cathedral School, and Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School, is located on a campus of 57 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of the nation’s Capital. This 12-week summer internship program provides instruction and hands-on gardening experience. Under the direction of the horticulture staff, interns will participate in the installation, maintenance, conservation, and preservation of the Bishop’s Garden and the Cathedral grounds. Areas of emphasis include an ornamental herb garden, herbaceous perennial borders, a rose garden, 5-acre native woodland, and a classroom vegetable garden. Proper horticulture techniques will be emphasized, including weeding, staking, pruning, watering, plant identification, and using IPM methods of insect and disease control. Interns will work Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. To enhance educational experience, interns will visit public gardens in the surrounding Metro DC area. Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing a degree in horticulture, landscape maintenance, or a related field. Applicants must be able to work outside in inclement weather such as rain and extreme heat, must be able to perform physical work including bending, stooping, reaching, and standing for extended periods of time, must be able to lift, carry, and push at least 30 lbs. Housing is not provided and there is no housing allowance. Must pass a background check including criminal history and reference ch
Responsibilities
Interns will participate in the installation, maintenance, conservation, and preservation of the Bishop’s Garden and the Cathedral grounds. They will gain hands-on gardening experience under the direction of the horticulture staff.