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Description
Environmental Concern's Wholesale Native Wetland Plant Nursery has been providing quality native plants for successful wetland restoration projects for 38 years. We are seeking a spring intern who is interested in developing skills in the horticulture and nursery industry and shares a passion for native plants and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
Responsibilities:
The intern will receive specific training in native plant propagation and plant health care, and gain work experience in the wholesale native plant nursery industry. He or she will work along side other nursery staff and will work closely with nursery management to develop one independent research project. The intern may also have the opportunity to participate in outplanting and environmental education projects with EC's Restoration and Education Departments.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have completed at least 2 years of college with a focus/strong interest in horticulture, botany, plant science, or a related field with a strong interest in ecological restoration. Applicant should be capable of rigorous outdoor work, including lifting up to 50 lbs. Applicants also need reliable transportation to and from work each day.
Compensation: Hourly wage: $9.00
Start date: March 1, 2010
Length of Internship: 12 weeks; 40 hours/week
Application Deadline: February 3, 2010
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and references.
Environmental Concern Inc.
Attn: Leslie Hunter-Cario
P.O. Box P
St. Michaels, MD 21663