Arboriculture Internship

Bartlett Tree Experts; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional workplace

Company provided uniforms and gear

Access to training and educational resources

Job summary

A leading tree care company in Harrisburg is offering a Summer Internship for Arboriculture Interns. This opportunity will provide hands-on training in tree and shrub care, covering aspects like pruning, rigging, and pest management. Interns will work 40 hours per week over an 8-12 week program starting in May, gaining valuable experience and skills in a supportive environment. Applicants should be pursuing a related degree and be eager to learn while working outdoors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, or related field.
• Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Learn and safely perform different aspects of arboriculture.
• Gain understanding of integrated pest management programs.
• Participate in safety and training meetings.

Skills

Tree identification

Pruning

Rigging

Cabling and bracing

Positive attitude

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). 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

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‑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.

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

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Program: Internships

Position Effective: 4/9/2026

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