Summer Internship/ Native Wetland Plant Nursery

Environmental Concern's Native Wetlands Wholesale Plant Nursery has been providing quality native wetland plants for successful bay restoration projects for 35 years. We are seeking two summer interns who are interested in developing skills in the horticulture and nursery industry and share a passion for native plants and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.  

Interns will receive specific training in native plant propagation and plant health care, and gain work experience in the wholesale native plant nursery industry. They will work along side other nursery staff and will work closely with nursery management to develop one independent summer research project. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in outplanting and environmental education projects with EC's Construction and Education Departments.  

Who should apply:

Applicants must have completed at least 2 years of college with a focus/strong interest in horticulture, botany, plant science, or a related field  - strong interest in ecological restoration. Should be capable of rigorous outdoor work, including lifting up to 50 lbs. Applicants also need reliable transportation to and from work each day. 

Start date: May or June, 2007. Length of Internship: 12-15 weeks; 40 hours/week. Hourly wage: $9.00.

Please email, fax or mail application. Application deadline: April 15, 2007.

Environmental Concern Inc.
Attn: Leslie Hunter-Cario
P.O. Box P
St. Michaels, MD 21663