Historic Garden Intern: Horticulture & Landscape Tasks

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking an entry-level horticulturist to perform landscape tasks and receive training in garden maintenance. You will assist senior horticulturists in preparing, planting, and maintaining gardens while learning various horticultural practices.

This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a historic environment. Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. A valid Virginia driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of topiary and espalier pruning techniques.
• Ability to learn and operate basic gardening equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, plant, and maintain seasonal beds of flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
• Operate power and hand-held gardening equipment.
• Assist senior horticulturists in various landscape tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of landscape gardening

Ability to operate push mowers

Ability to read instructions

Education

Minimum of one year of college in horticulture or related field

Tools

Power hedge shears

Job description

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking an entry-level horticulturist to perform landscape tasks and receive training in garden maintenance. You will assist senior horticulturists in preparing, planting, and maintaining gardens while learning various horticultural practices.

This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a historic environment. Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. A valid Virginia driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.