Landscape Horticulture/Arboriculture Internship

Hiring Organization: Cranbrook Educational Community
Employment type: Internship
Job Location: Bloomfields, MI
Application Due Date: May 3, 2023

The Position:

Summer Grounds Worker (Intern): requires some work/hands on experience working in some facet of the green industry with a green industry field of study.

Position Overview:

These are temporary, hourly, seasonal positions. The Intern will assist with the maintenance of indoor and outdoor gardens and displays as well as grounds maintenance and landscaping responsibilities.

Work Schedule:

The work schedule is varied and may include weekends and holidays.

College Credit:

Cranbrook is willing to work with your Academic Advisor to meet the needs of you earning credit in your degree program.

Wages:

$16.07  per hour

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

  • Work with horticulture/arboriculture staff to coordinate and carryout daily tasks
  • Operate tractor, mowers, power equipment, etc.
  • Assist with the maintenance and installation of indoor and outdoor gardens under the supervision of the horticulture staff (weeding, watering, planting, etc.)
  • Maintain trees and control invasive plants
  • Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management staff

Requirements:

  • All applicants undergo a background screening process including a Criminal background check
  • Must be able to lift 30lbs and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
  • Valid Driver’s License

How to Apply???

Students wishing to apply for a position in the landscape Internship Program should send a completed employee application, resume and a cover letter indicating their anticipated graduation date along with, academic transcripts and one letter of recommendation (from a professor or employer).

Please send your application package to:

Cranbrook Educational Community

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Landscape Horticulture Internship Program

humanresources@cranbrook.edu

Fax: 248-645-3104

 

If you have questions about the Landscape Horticulture Internship Program, please contact:

Mike Leneway, Landscape Supervisor

Phone: 248-645-3574

MLeneway@cranbrook.edu

 

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