INTERNSHIP

Chanticleer Internship Program
The Chanticleer Internship is a 6-9 month opportunity for select individuals to
intensively deepen their understanding of the art of horticulture. Chanticleer is a
plant-driven, highly aesthetic 47-acre public garden with the unofficial motto,
“beauty without bureaucracy”. Chanticleer is a small, lean organization that
institutes high standards across the organization.

• Chanticleer Model of Garden Leadership:
  • Horticulture staff are the primary designers for their section
  • Emphasis on direct interaction between top management and garden staff
  • Is a pleasure garden and treats every visitor as a personal guest
  • Promotes the education of emerging and existing professionals in the field of
  horticulture
• Internship Responsibilities: By working alongside the Horticulture staff, the intern
  will advance his/her skills as well as contribute to the garden overall. Interns are treated as part of the garden staff.
  • 6-9 month position, beginning as early as March 1
  • Monday – Friday, 7:30am-4pm & occasional weekend duties
  • Hands-on horticultural maintenance
  • Study plants, plant care, design and garden management
  • Rotate through each section of the garden and perform duties specific to each
  • Observe the dynamic of the staff, garden guests, and managers
  • Interact with the Grounds Manager and Executive Director
• Application Requirements: The right candidate will have a passion for learning
  about the garden, horticulture, plants, and leadership.
  • Practical experience in gardening required, formal training and education in
  horticulture is required
  • A proficiency with plants and gardening tasks
  • Candidate will demonstrate a commitment to working in the field of
  horticulture
  • Self-starting, industrious candidate is required