Summer Arboriculture Internship — Hands-On Tree Care

Bartlett Tree Experts; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Uniforms and PPE provided

Training & education programs

Research resources access

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arboriculture Intern for a hands-on summer internship in Springfield, VA. You'll work with professional arborists on tree and shrub care for commercial and residential properties, gaining practical field experience and training.

The program runs 8–12 weeks, 40 hours per week, typically starting in May with flexible start/end dates. This is a great chance to build foundational skills in arboriculture and safety in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoors.
• Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, or related field.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamentals of scientific tree and shrub care.
• Safely perform pruning, rigging, cabling/bracing.
• Assist with pest management, soil sampling, and record-keeping.
• Participate in safety and training meetings.

Skills

Nature lover

Outdoor work

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Arboriculture/forestry related degree

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arboriculture Intern for a hands-on summer internship in Springfield, VA. You'll work with professional arborists on tree and shrub care for commercial and residential properties, gaining practical field experience and training.

The program runs 8–12 weeks, 40 hours per week, typically starting in May with flexible start/end dates. This is a great chance to build foundational skills in arboriculture and safety in a professional environment.