Summer Tree Care Internship

Rainbow Ecoscience • Hopkins, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Summer Tree Care Intern at Rainbow Treecare (a division of Rainbow Companies), your primary responsibility will be to provide treatments that control insects and diseases and improve the health of trees. Rainbow is committed to protecting the urban forest by managing the spread of invasive pests and diseases in the Twin Cities, one tree at a time. As a green industry student, you will gain hands-on experience positively impacting our urban forest. We will train anyone passionate about working outdoors for our 100% employee-owned local company.

This is a full-time weekday summer position based out of our Minnetonka, Little Canada, or Burnsville locations, currently hiring for the 2026 summer season. We can accommodate start and end dates that coincide with your summer schedule as a college student. This position can fulfill college internship requirements for wide variety of degrees especially urban forestry, environmental science, or similar degrees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and a commitment to safe driving
• Ability to work full days outdoors with possible overtime in all terrain and inclement weather

Nice To Haves

• College internship requirements for wide variety of degrees especially urban forestry, environmental science, or similar degrees

Responsibilities

• Mix and apply our products according to company, state, and federal standards
• Apply treatment, monitoring to ensure proper intake
• Electronically record treated trees
• Communicate with homeowners in a positive, professional manner

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave
• Advancement Opportunities – we promote from within!
• Fulfills college credits for internships and class requirements
• Paid Training
• Overtime Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED