Arboriculture Internship

Bartlett; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts offers a Summer Internship for an Arboriculture Intern. The 8- to 12-week program runs 40 hours per week and typically starts in May, with flexible start and end dates based on availability.

Interns gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties. Interns will learn pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, and equipment operation while exploring pest management, tree identification, soil sampling, and client

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or related field.
• Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Hands-on experience in arboriculture and related tasks is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Learn arboriculture techniques such as pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, root collar excavations, removals, and equipment operation.
• Understand integrated pest management through property inspections and identification of insects and diseases.
• Assist with soil sampling, record-keeping, report writing, and client relations.
• Participate in safety and training meetings and build professional relationships.

Education

Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or related field

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).

We offer competitive compensation, as well as

• 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.

As an Arboriculture Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of scientific tree and shrub care, while exploring different facets of this rewarding industry. Your internship may provide the following hands‑on experience

• 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
• 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+-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.

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

Fredericksburg

VA

Internships

10/16/2026

Intern