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

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