Bonsai Collection Management and Curation and Japanese Gardening Techniques Internship

Denver Botanic Gardens • Denver, CO

343d • $20 • Remote

About The Position

Denver Botanic Gardens is currently seeking a Bonsai Collection Management and Curation and Japanese Gardening Techniques Internship Intern in our Horticulture Department. The intern will be introduced to, and master skills required to develop and maintain bonsai in the public garden setting. Photography of the collection will be a major component and include placement of all photographs into Denver Botanic Gardens' database. The intern will also be introduced to the theory, history, design, and maintenance of a small-scale public Japanese-Style Garden. Photography of the development of the plant material in the Japanese Garden will be compiled into a Garden Care & Development portfolio. The compensation package includes a housing stipend of $1,000. Details to be covered during the interview process.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary academic program or have graduated within the past six months.
• Proven excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills in dealing with the public.
• Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to modify plans, when necessary, throughout the day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must be a positive representative of the Gardens both internally and externally at all times.
• Must work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and the public.
• Must be committed to working safely at all times.

Responsibilities

• Photographic documentation of the entire bonsai collection.
• Photograph and compile a portfolio of different plants' development in the Japanese Garden.
• Develop skills for the care and maintenance of bonsai.
• Develop skills related to presentation of bonsai in an outdoor gallery setting.
• Develop selective pruning ability and achieve an understanding of when and how much to prune a variety of different plant material.
• Demonstrate an understanding of midoritsumi (candling) and momiage (needling).
• Presentation to staff and blog post detailing the project and what was learned at the end of the season.

Benefits

• Housing stipend of $1,000.
• Hands-on learning opportunities.
• Participation in field trips, lectures, and group projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees