Arboretum Internship in Union, Kentucky at Boone County Fiscal Court

Internship Highlights:

• Practical Experience: Interns will engage in outdoor landscape maintenance across a 121-acre arboretum featuring computerized irrigation and GPS-tracked plant material.
• On-the-Job Instruction: Gain insights into plant care, plant materials, landscape maintenance, and irrigation systems.”
• Educational Enrichment: Participating interns will attend educational sessions and field trips to other horticultural institutions, providing a well-rounded complement to academic study.
• Academic Credit: College credit is encouraged and can be arranged independently by the student.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some existing familiarity with plant care and landscape maintenance
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems
• Experience with pesticide application or willingness to learn

Join us to develop your professional skills in a dynamic, outdoor learning environment while contributing to the growth and maintenance of this vibrant regional resource. Apply today and take the next step in your horticultural or environmental career!