Arboriculture Internship

Bartlett Tree Experts; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$16.00 – $18.00 per hour

Safety-first culture

Access to training and resources

Job summary

A leading arboriculture firm is offering a Summer Internship where you will work closely with experienced arborists, gaining hands-on training in tree and shrub care. This 8-12 week internship provides opportunities to learn pruning, rigging, and pest management, while working outdoors. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Arboriculture or related fields and have a positive attitude. $16-$18 per hour, with a focus on safety and professional development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Interest in outdoor work regardless of weather conditions.
• Positive attitude and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Learning and performing various arboriculture tasks.
• Understanding integrated pest management programs.
• Participating in safety meetings and training.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work in a team

Interest in working outdoors

Education

Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture or related field

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a Summer Internship with Bartlett Tree Experts! As an Arboriculture Intern, you will work alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands‑on training. Our Summer Internships are 8‑12 weeks, 40 hours per week, and generally start in May (start and end dates are flexible based on your availability).

Benefits

• $16.00 – $18.00 per hour
• A safety‑first culture and professional workplace
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities

• Learning and safely performing different aspects of arboriculture, including:
  • Pruning
  • Rigging
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Root collar excavations
  • Removals
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
• Gaining an understanding of integrated pest management programs, including:
  • Property inspections
  • Tree identification
  • Insect and disease identification and management
  • Soil sampling
  • Record‑keeping, report writing, and client relations
• Participating in safety and training meetings and developing professional relationships and friendships
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field
• Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi‑disciplinary team

About Us

Bartlett Tree Experts is a 100‑plus‑year‑old scientific tree and shrub care company with over 140 offices in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. Built on family values and the pursuit of scientific tree care, we are proud of the quality of our work, level of service, award‑winning safety record, and, most of all, our people. With services including pruning, insect and disease management, soil care and fertilization, and cabling and bracing, we strive to keep trees healthy and beautiful.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E‑Verify Employer.

Location: Lake Barrington, IL

Position: Intern

Application Deadline: 2/25/2026