Three locations all in Wilmington, DE: Delaware Center for Horticulture, Goodstay Gardens, and Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar
Description: Unique opportunity to learn and practice professional horticulture within the context of three different historic, urban, and public garden settings.
Individual workdays will be split each week among the three gardens. Duties include daily tasks such as: weeding, watering, pruning, mulching, planting, integrated pest management, and occasional work with volunteers, garden guides, and garden club/ tours (as COVID parameters permit). Opportunity to experience public horticulture first-hand, nonprofit operations and to participate in a variety of projects. School credit is available.
Compensation and Duration: $12.00/hour, 12-weeks minimum, 40-hours/ week with flexible start and end dates negotiated at the time of acceptance – possibility for longer term internship if schedule permits.
Requirements: This internship program is designed for, but not limited to, students or recent graduates majoring in landscape/ ornamental horticulture, landscape architecture, or landscape contracting. Candidates must possess a sincere interest in learning about the maintenance and administration of public garden spaces, be capable of rigorous work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions, able to lift 50lbs, self-motivated, have the ability to work independently, and as part of a team. Needs to have reliable transportation, and a valid driver’s license. It is feasible to bike from any garden location to the others (maximum one mile distance). Housing is not included or available. Interns will be required to follow COVID safety guidelines and employment policies provided by the Delaware Center for Horticulture.
To apply: The successful candidate will be hired as a temporary/seasonal employee of the Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH). Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to:
careers@thedch.org (please reference Tri-garden internship in email subject line)
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Position open until filled.
DCH is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. DCH prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
DCH’s policies apply to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Delaware Center for Horticulture makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
