Summer Arboriculture Intern: Hands-On Tree Care

Bartlett Tree Experts; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Uniforms provided

PPE and equipment provided

Training and resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts invites ambitious students to join as Arboriculture Interns for an 8-12 week program delivering practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties. Interns work alongside experienced arborists, gaining hands-on training across pruning, rigging, cabling, removals, and equipment operation.

The program emphasizes safety, professional development, and access to Bartlett Research Laboratories resources, with flexible start/end

Qualifications

• Interest in outdoors and nature, and eagerness to learn.
• Pursuing related bachelor or associate degree field.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamentals of arboriculture and tree care.
• Pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removals.
• Operate equipment like hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.
• Understand IPM programs: inspections, pest/disease id, soil sampling, record-keeping.
• Attend safety and training meetings and build professional relationships.

Skills

Passion for nature outdoors

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Education

Pursuing degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Turfgrass/Horticulture/Environmental Science/Plant Science/Outdoor Recreation/Agriculture

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts invites ambitious students to join as Arboriculture Interns for an 8-12 week program delivering practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties. Interns work alongside experienced arborists, gaining hands-on training across pruning, rigging, cabling, removals, and equipment operation.

The program emphasizes safety, professional development, and access to Bartlett Research Laboratories resources, with flexible start/end