H1 :  Agricultural Internships Abroad – Examples – Solarium and Greenhouse Horticulturist

Internship Title :  Solarium and Greenhouse Horticulturist

Internship Site: Aiken Solarium and UVM Greenhouses 

Description: The Solarium and Greenhouse Horticulturist will split their time between the Aiken Solarium and the UVM Greenhouses, and this position offers students the opportunity to expand their horticultural experience while working in two unique roles on campus. Within the greenhouses, the horticulturist is responsible for providing advanced horticultural care for plants related to research, teaching, production, and the conservatory collections. 

Responsibilities:

• Water and fertilize research, teaching, production, and collection plants. 
• Use an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to control Solarium pests – scout, keep records, apply beneficial organisms, and use cultural and occasional organic chemical control methods. 
• Trim, prune, and shape plants. 
• Answer questions from visitors and create educational materials in the form of signage and/or social media. 
• Maintain general aesthetic of Solarium and greenhouses (i.e., sweeping, removing leaf litter, etc.) 
• Maintain general care of horticultural tools and equipment. 
• Performs other duties relating to the Solarium and greenhouses as assigned. 

Desired Qualifications/Coursework : 

• One to two years of experience working in a greenhouse or landscape design environment.
• Must complete Federal Worker Protection Training for Greenhouse Employees (WPT) and Lab Safety training at the beginning of employment. 
• Completed one or more college level introductory biology, plant biology, plant & soil science, or landscape design courses. 
• The ideal candidate will have also completed one or all of the following courses: Greening of RSENR, Greenhouse Operations and Management, Commercial Plant Propagation, and Home and Garden Horticulture. 

Skills : 

• Knowledge of basic horticultural skills.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to independently problem solve. 
• Strong attention to detail. 

Supervision: Derek Allen – UVM Greenhouse Facilities Director

Start and End Dates: May 15th – August 27th, 2023 (exact start/end dates are negotiable)

Total Hours: Average of 20 hours a week for 12-15 weeks (or 240 total hours over the summer)

Compensation: $15.00/hour

Last Date of Application : 06.02.2023

How to apply: Rubenstein students who will have completed their sophomore or junior year by summer 2023 are eligible to apply. Students graduating in May 2023 are not eligible to apply. 

1. Click the following link to view the Rubenstein Perennial Internship Descriptions in Handshake https://uvm.joinhandshake.com/employers/226837 
2. Click “View All Jobs” in Jobs at Rubenstein Perennial Internship Program box on the right side of page. 
3. You should now see the great Perennial Internship opportunities! Click “View Details” to learn more about each position
4. You’ll need to upload both required documents in Handshake before you can apply for any Perennial Internship
5. Please upload all documents as pdfs. The following are the required documents
6. In addition to the documents listed above, a recommendation form will need to be completed by a Rubenstein faculty, graduate student, or staff member of your choosing. When you ask your recommender if they are willing to complete the form to support your application, please provide your recommender
7. Make sure that your resume and cover letter(s) are as strong as they can be! Utilize the resources around you

For More Details Visit : https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/Rubenstein-School-of-Environment-and-Natural-Resources/2023%20Perennial%20Internships/UVM_Solarium_and_Greenhouse_Horticulturist_2023.pdf

Source : https://www.uvm.edu/