Arboriculture Internship

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; McDonald (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided uniforms and gear

Access to training and education resources

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring for a Winter Internship in Arboriculture located in Pennsylvania. This internship offers practical experience in tree and shrub care, learning responsibilities in pruning, rigging, and pest management. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a related degree and have a passion for the outdoors. Interns will gain valuable skills while contributing to a safe work environment and can expect competitive compensation and provided gear. Training and development resources will also be accessible.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, or related field.
• Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learning and performing different aspects of arboriculture such as pruning and rigging.
• Gaining understanding of integrated pest management programs.
• Participating in safety and training meetings.

Skills

Passion for nature and the outdoors

Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, or related field

Tools

Chainsaws

Hand tools

Aerial lifts

Job description

Overview

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a Winter 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 Winter 2026 Internships are 8-12 weeks, 40 hours per week, and generally, start in January (start and end dates are flexible based on your availability).

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.