Summer Arboriculture Internship: Hands-On Field Learning

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Genoa City (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arboriculture Intern for an 8- to 12-week summer program in Lake Geneva, WI. The internship runs about 40 hours per week and typically starts in May, with flexible start/end dates based on availability.

You will learn fundamentals of scientific tree and shrub care and gain hands‑on experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, root collar work, removals, pest management, soil sampling, and client relations, while attending safety and training meetings.

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, and operating equipment.
• Gaining an understanding of integrated pest management programs, including property inspections, tree identification, insect and disease identification and management, soil sampling, and record-keeping.
• Participating in safety and training meetings and developing professional relationships.

Skills

Outdoor work

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arboriculture Intern for an 8- to 12-week summer program in Lake Geneva, WI. The internship runs about 40 hours per week and typically starts in May, with flexible start/end dates based on availability.

You will learn fundamentals of scientific tree and shrub care and gain hands‑on experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, root collar work, removals, pest management, soil sampling, and client relations, while attending safety and training meetings.