Great Milkweed Grow Out Intern
About The Position
Assist with activities of the Great Milkweed Grow Out, including native plant propagation, community outreach, and research. Develop skills in the field of habitat conservation and plant propagation while working with Garden professionals. About Great Milkweed Grow Out: Great Milkweed Grow Out, the Garden’s monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation initiative, works to grow native milkweeds and nectar plants for monarch butterflies and pollinators, engage the community in monarch and pollinator conservation, and conduct research into the best native milkweeds for monarchs and pollinators. At the Garden, we propagate thousands of milkweeds and other nectar plants native to Arizona every year, including some species that are not otherwise in cultivation. We are developing protocols to grow these little-understood species so they can be used later for habitat restoration and research.
Requirements
- Desire to learn more about native plant propagation and habitat restoration, or interest in a related career
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of terrains and conditions.
- Valid driver’s license is required
- Ability to work off-hours with occasional evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
- High school diploma required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with repotting milkweed seedlings into larger pots
- Plant milkweed and pollinator plant seeds into cones and pots
- Collect data on seed germination rates
- Help with development of growing protocols for native milkweeds and pollinator plants
- Maintain soil mixes for repotting and seeding
- Work closely with Garden volunteers
- Assist as needed with seed and plant distribution and community outreach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
