Arboretum Intern

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Thursday, Oct 25, 2018

The Florida Center for Environmental Studies (CES) is offering a part-time Student Intern position that will support CES’ efforts in managing the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum (Arboretum) at FAU’s MacArthur campus in Jupiter.  

Description: The Student Intern’s responsibilities will be to provide various types of support to CES’ Education Coordinator in the office and in the Arboretum. Tasks include:  

1. Coordinate student volunteer work days in the Arboretum

2. Communicate with students about volunteer dates

3. Follow up with students to ensure their attendance

4. Lead and supervise student volunteer days

5. Document volunteer participation with sign-in sheets and photos

6. Complete Tree Campus USA application

7. Coordinate annual Arbor Day Celebration in May  

8. Weeding, planting, trimming and mulching the gardens

9. Update Arboretum signage

10. Maintain tools and supplies

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is hard working, capable of working independently or as a member of a team. Experience with Microsoft Office Programs is required.

Candidates must like plants, trees and working outside in potentially hot weather and buggy conditions.

Compensation: This part-time position with a salary of $10 per hour. Work hours are flexible between the hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and are from 5 - 10 hours per week. There are no benefits associated with this position.

Application: Qualified students must submit a current resume and cover letter detailing your environmental experience and courses, and list 3 references. Send application to CES’ Assistant Director, Loisa Kerwin at lkerwin@fau.edu