Paid Arborist Field Internship: Hands-On Tree Care

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Training

Safety Commitment

Career Development

Industry Experience

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company invites applications for an Arborist Trainee Internship based in Horsham, PA. This on-site program runs Spring–Summer 2027 and offers hands-on field experience alongside seasoned Arborists and landscape professionals.

Responsibilities include tree pruning, installation, safe equipment use, and plant health care. Coursework integrates client service, sales, and leadership fundamentals in a supportive, career-building environment.

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
• Driver's license required. Commercial driver's license a plus

Responsibilities

• Learn to be a tree doctor! Join us and Discover Davey's career pathways in the green industry. Work in the field, side-by-side with experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians and Landscape professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain the health and beauty of trees & landscapes.
• Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance
• Tree & Landscape Installation
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
• Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & disease management
• Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care office
• Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals
• Introduce career orientated students to exceptional opportunities in the green industry, providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment for students to learn, develop, and employ life and job skills from Davey professionals.
• HOURS: 40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays
• SALARY: $22 -$ 23 hourly

Education

Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company invites applications for an Arborist Trainee Internship based in Horsham, PA. This on-site program runs Spring–Summer 2027 and offers hands-on field experience alongside seasoned Arborists and landscape professionals.

Responsibilities include tree pruning, installation, safe equipment use, and plant health care. Coursework integrates client service, sales, and leadership fundamentals in a supportive, career-building environment.