Summer Arboriculture Intern — Hands-On Tree Care

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $18.00–$22.00

Safety-first culture

Uniforms, PPE, gear & equipment

Training and education programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is offering a Summer Arboriculture Internship in White River Junction, VT. The role provides hands-on field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties, starting in May with flexible start/end dates.

The internship runs 8-12 weeks, 40 hours per week, and pays hourly with a safety-first culture and access to training and company resources. Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment are provided, with opportunities to learn across pruning,

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

Responsibilities

• 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: property inspections, tree identification, insect and disease identification and management, soil sampling, record-keeping.

Education

Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts is offering a Summer Arboriculture Internship in White River Junction, VT. The role provides hands-on field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties, starting in May with flexible start/end dates.

The internship runs 8-12 weeks, 40 hours per week, and pays hourly with a safety-first culture and access to training and company resources. Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment are provided, with opportunities to learn across pruning,