Arboriculture Internship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Safety-first culture

Company provided uniforms and gear

Access to training and education programs

Job summary

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union is offering a Summer Internship for an Arboriculture Intern to gain hands-on experience in scientific tree and shrub care. In this role, you will work outdoors alongside experts in a professional environment while participating in a variety of arboriculture tasks.

Interns will be engaged in learning about tree maintenance, pest management, and safety protocols. The internship lasts 8-12 weeks and offers the chance to develop skills in a supportive, team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• A strong interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Desire to learn about scientific tree and shrub care.

Responsibilities

• Learn pruning, rigging, and cabling in arboriculture.
• Conduct property inspections and tree identification.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.

Skills

Passion for nature

Willingness to learn

Ability to work on a team

Education

Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture or related field

Job description

Overview

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

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

Location: Phoenix, AZ

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