Horticulture internships

Student research/field/lab assistant opportunity in plant science Department of Plant Pathology & Plant-Microbe Biology, Cornell University A summer undergraduate internship is available in the Fry Lab. This lab works on one of the most important and devastating of all plant disease: late blight of potato and tomato caused by Phytophthora infestans. The internship will involve [...]

The internship is for 10 to 12 week, starting mid to late May.  Work study NOT required. There is also a possibility for continued work in the fall. The intern will work on project related to disease and insect resistance in tomato.  Project combines work in the field, greenhouse and laboratory. We are looking for a motivated student, [...]

The Nursery Intern Program at NWREC is designed for students interested in ornamental crop production. The program focuses on research methods for solving common nursery-related problems. We accept students from throughout the United States and around the world. We accept only the most ambitious students. The intern program challenges students to think creatively and develop [...]

Compensation: $11.00 per hour Schedule: Full time (40 hours per week), for 12 weeks in summer (June to September, start & end dates flexible) To Apply: Visit http://www.bloedelreserve.org/join-support-us/opportunities/internships Complete application & cover letter of interest # Available: 1 to 2 Deadline: May 6 Contact: Ed Moydell, Executive Director – emoydell@bloedelreserve.org Summary The Bloedel Reserve Internship [...]

Phipps is seeking an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Intern to assist in developing and coordinating Phipps’ IPM program in the Conservatory, production houses and outdoor gardens, including the newly installed Center for Sustainable Landscapes, with the goal of minimizing pesticide use while maintaining the health and beauty of all plants thoughout the Phipps campus. Essential [...]

Summer Ecology/Botany Field Technician Position Location: Central WV (near Parsons, WV) We are seeking a highly skilled Ecology/Botany technician for the 2013 field season based in Parsons, WV. Technicians will assist with data collection on vegetation surveys for a three month period starting in early May. Positions will require: Identifying and quantifying abundance and cover [...]

The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for two (2) full-time, temporary Research Hourly Worker positions. These positions will begin in April 2013 and are 3 month positions to start, with the potential of being extended. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis, but is optional. The employee’s main duties will be [...]

Spend the summer surveying and learning about managing the trees on Duke’s Campus! The Grounds Department at Duke University is sponsoring an internship focused on completing our tree inventory across the Campus. This position is great for someone with an interest in urban forestry who already has familiarity with tree identification and wants to go [...]

Student research assistants needed May 20th through August 16th 2013 to assist with studies of the effects of global change on grassland ecosystems at the Grassland, Soil and Water Research Laboratory in Temple, Texas. Duties: The student will assist with several research projects studying the effects of atmospheric carbon dioxide on native grassland productivity and [...]

Job description: Position Summary: The Horticulture Apprentice position is a one year appointment which is structured to assist a recent graduate in developing the skills and industry connections needed for successful employment in the field of horticulture. This program is designed to provide a vehicle for transfer of horticultural knowledge from Yew Dell’s professional horticulture [...]