Greenhouse & Research Internship
About The Position
The Greenhouse & Research Internship at Mt. Cuba Center offers an exceptional opportunity to gain experience in native plant propagation and research. The intern will participate in all aspects of greenhouse operation and plant propagation to assist in the production of plants in our indoor and outdoor growing facilities. Throughout the summer season, the intern will be exposed to the over 300 accessions of herbaceous and woody native plants produced per year for use in our gardens and research programs. The intern will also support Mt. Cuba Center’s Trial Garden, where they will help to assess the horticultural and ecological value of the various species and cultivars that are under evaluation. The intern will participate in routine observation and rating of species, record keeping of pollinator activity, and learn the fundamentals of trial garden maintenance.
Requirements
- Minimum one year of college completed
- Ability to operate a wide range of tools safely and effectively
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to learn and adapt to various software and technology programs
- Self-motivated, organized, and attentive to details
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with plants and environmental factors affecting plant growth
- Strong interest in propagation and production of native plants.
Responsibilities
- Assist with production tasks such as watering, fertilizing, potting, spacing, moving, pruning, and staking
- Perform propagation functions such as seed collection and cleaning, sowing, and transplanting
- Assist with the integrated pest management program including pest scouting and beneficial insect release
- Collect plant data and assist with data entry and inventory
- Participate in the weekly plant evaluation and rating processes
- Document and record pollinator activity on flowering plants
- Assist with photography of plants and insects
- Support research for future trials and publications
- Contribute to social media content and garden interpretation
- Maintain trial garden areas including mulching and weeding
Benefits
- paid holidays
- sick time
- Opportunity for exposure to other areas of our organization
- Opportunities to tailor learning objectives to individual interests
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
