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Description
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SUMMER 2008
General internship in a wholesale native wetland plant nursery
Environmental Concern's Wholesale Native Wetland Plant Nursery has been providing quality native plants for successful wetland 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 research project. Interns may also have the opportunity to participate in outplanting and environmental education projects with EC's Restoration 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 , and strong interest in ecological restoration. Capable of rigorous outdoor work, including lifting up to 50 lbs. Applicants also need reliable transportation to and from work each day.
Start date: June 2, 2008
Length of Internship: 12-15 weeks; 40 hours/week
Hourly wage: $9.00
To Apply:
Please email, fax or mail cover letter and resume.
Deadline: April 11.
Environmental Concern Inc.
Attn: Leslie Hunter-Cario
P.O. Box P
St. Michaels, MD 21663