Summer Tree Care Internship

Rainbow-Companie; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

College credits for internships

Paid Training

Overtime

Job summary

Rainbow Treecare, a division of Rainbow Companies, seeks a Summer Tree Care Intern to help control pests and improve tree health in the Twin Cities area. This full-time, seasonal role is based out of Minnetonka, Little Canada, or Burnsville and supports your college schedule during 2027 summer.

Training and career development are provided. You will mix/apply treatments per standards, monitor uptake, and electronically document each treated tree while engaging with homeowners professionally.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and a commitment to safe driving.
• Ability to work full days outdoors with possible overtime in all terrain and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Mix and apply our products according to company, state, and federal standards.
• Apply treatment, monitoring to ensure proper intake.
• Electronically record treated trees.
• Communicate with homeowners in a positive, professional manner.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $16.50 USD to $18.50 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Summer Season 2027! Overtime Available
Salary Range: $16.50-$18.50/hour

As a Summer Tree Care Intern at Rainbow Treecare (a division of Rainbow Companies), your primary responsibility will be to provide treatments that control insects and diseases and improve the health of trees. Rainbow is committed to protecting the urban forest by managing the spread of invasive pests and diseases in the Twin Cities, one tree at a time. As a green industry student, you will gain hands‑on experience positively impacting our urban forest. We will train anyone passionate about working outdoors for our 100% employee‑owned local company.

This is a full‑time weekday summer position based out of our Minnetonka, Little Canada, or Burnsville locations, currently hiring for the 2027 summer season. We can accommodate start and end dates that coincide with your summer schedule as a college student. This position can fulfill college internship requirements for wide variety of degrees especially urban forestry, environmental science, or similar degrees.

What You Will Do:

• Mix and apply our products according to company, state, and federal standards
• Apply treatment, monitoring to ensure proper intake
• Electronically record treated trees
• Communicate with homeowners in a positive, professional manner

What We Offer:

• Advancement Opportunities – we promote from within!
• Fulfills college credits for internships and class requirements
• Paid Training
• Overtime

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and a commitment to safe driving
• Ability to work full days outdoors with possible overtime in all terrain and inclement weather

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is performed outdoors in any weather element. May be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to conditions including chemicals, the use of tools, and equipment. Safety precautions must be followed at all times, including the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and other safety equipment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at any given time.

You Should Know:
Rainbow Companies (www.rainbowcompanies.com ) is 100% employee‑owned, and our employees are the core of our success. We are values‑based, work collaboratively, and foster teamwork through communication and integrity. We are a multi‑faced company dedicated to serving clients around the world, transforming the way ecosystems are maintained. We lead with innovation and achieve predictable results through science‑based practices, research, and training. At Rainbow, we celebrate our differences and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.

Job Type: Full‑time, Seasonal

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