
Paid Floral Internships – American Floral Endowment

Moore Farms Botanical Garden, located in Lake City, SC, is excited to announce our 2023 summer internship program in horticulture.
This roughly 3 month internship is open to students in a 2 or 4 year degree program that are eligible to work in the United States. Interns will be compensated at a rate of $17.00/hr., and will be provided on site housing at no additional cost. Additional benefits include a work exchange program with Brookgreen Gardens and Charleston Parks Conservancy, and a multi-day trip to visit and tour other botanical gardens at a destination within the southeastern United States.
Interested students should send a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Evan D. Cook ecook@moorefarmsbg.org, by March 5th.
For more information regarding the internship, please see the attached pdf, or visit our website at: https://moorefarmsbg.org/about-us/internships/. Feel free to reach out to me directly should you have any additional questions related to Moore Farms or the internship program. I would be more than happy to discuss further.
Job Title: Customer Service and Sales Support Manager
Job Summary: Oversee customer relationships by supporting the sales and customer service teams. North Creek is dedicated to growing and selling plants that enhance sustainable outdoor environments while benefiting people and the planet.
Primary Responsibilities: Supervise and manage day-to-day activities in all phases of customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Daily Activities:
Required Knowledge / Skills:
Passion for customer service and satisfaction
Patience, compassion, and empathy
Willing to learn customized computer software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Time management skills
Decision making skills to resolve customer issues in a timely, professional manner
Competency with Microsoft 365
Plant knowledge and experience in the horticulture industry required
Company Culture: North Creek strives to promote sustainable outdoor environments. As a wholesale plant propagation nursery, we specialize in growing starter plants / plugs of perennials, ornamental grasses, ferns, vines, and shrubs with an emphasis on Eastern US native plants. Our plants are used by wholesale growers and landscape contractors. Our vision is to be a leader in the development and practice of sustainable horticultural systems while delighting our customers.
Position Type: Full-time with average of 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work additional hours as needed to accomplish goals and objectives.
Send resume to HR Manager at employment@northcreeknurseries.com
The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture is now accepting applications for two $1700 Fred Winter 2023 Memorial Scholarships.
Applications must be filled out and submitted by April 1, 2023. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Apply using this form.
New this year, an array of scholarships and areas of study are available to students attending a 2-year institution or 4-year college. Below you can understand the three different scholarship opportunities and requirements needed to complete the online application.
The online application is organized by the National Corn Growers Association. All identifying information will be redacted before our selection committee reviews and scores each application. Applications are due January 31, 2023. Winners will be selected by March 1, 2023, and will be announced at the Maryland Commodity Classic on July 29th. For questions please contact Jenell McHenry at jenell.mdag@gmail.com.
Scholarship information and the online applications can be found here.
The MACCA board is offering two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to students studying agronomy or a similar related pathway. Applications are due and emailed to me by February 24th. More information can be found online here.
Small fruits breeding program is seeking a research technician to assist Dr. Latha Melmaiee’s research.This is a 100% grant funded position. The research Technician will help maintain strawberry andblueberry nursery in green house and fi eld plots, assist students and scientifi c staff in conductingexperiments, assist in basic molecular biology laboratory experiments, prepare reagents, place orders,and assist PI in everyday activities. The position also requires the individual to assist with student training,mentoring, data collection and report preparation. This position is funded for approximately 2-yearsdepending on job performance and funding.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The following are the functions essential to perform this job:
1. Assist the program director with the funded projects and research activities both in the lab and fi eld.
2. Assist with student training and mentoring.
3. Assist the program director with data collection and analysis, reports, and publication.
4. Assist the program director with laboratory management.
5. Assist PI in ordering consumables and reagents, following up with invoice payments and other administrative activities.
6. The individual should have the capacity to understand scientific experiments.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Must have a valid Driver License and should be able to drive to off campus research site.
2. knowledge and interest in growing and maintain plants
3. Must have knowledge/experience in data collection from experimental plants
4. Able to prepare basic buffers and reagents for laboratory experiments
5. Knowledge and experience in basic molecular biology techniques such as extracting nucleic acidsfrom plant samples, conducting PCR, gel electrophoresis etc.,
6. Must have effective networking, oral communication, and writing skills.
7. Must have proven ability in technical skills required to conduct independent research.
8. Must be self-motivated with a proven ability to work both independently and as a team member.
9. Must have proven ability to work successfully with diverse students and faculty.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
The successful candidate must have a Batcheler degree or associate degree majoring in plant science,Horticultural Science or life sciences from a fully accredited institution. Having a work experience,internship in the relevant fi eld is a plus.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Applications may be filed online at the following link: https://www.desu.edu/about/administration/human-resources
Mt. Cuba Center’s Internship Program is designed to:
Application deadline is February 8, 2023. To apply, please choose which internship below best suits you, then click “Learn More” to complete the application.
Mt. Cuba Center is committed to diversity and inclusivity and encourages qualified candidates from all cultures and communities to apply.
Visit this link for more information and to apply.
The HortScholar program is a unique experience designed to help create long-lasting industry connections, find future jobs and internships, and experience some of the most exciting aspects of the industry. HortScholars will spend several days on-site at Cultivate’23 in Columbus, Ohio volunteering with set up, learning, and networking. They attend facilitated meetings with industry leaders, learn in education sessions, present on a horticulture topic of their choice, and network at various social events. HortScholars also receive an all-access pass to Cultivate’23 and a one-year student membership with AmericanHort. Oh, and did we mention that AmericanHort covers the costs?* Applications are due February 1. Who is Eligible? The HortScholars program exists to identify and invest in the emerging leaders of the horticulture industry. The program is open to any student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a strong interest in horticulture. |