College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Employment and Internship Opportunities

Employment opportunities are continually updated and remain on the web site six months from the first posting unless otherwise requested by the advertiser. If you have an employment opportunity that you would like to have posted, please email us.

On-campus students: Additional employment and internship opportunities are posted on the bulletin board outside the main office in Johnson Hall Room 149.

DATE POSTED
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11/16/09 ISABELLA WELLES HUNNEWELL INTERNSHIP, Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, Boston, MA
11/13/09 SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIPS, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA
11/09/09 SUMMER HORTICULTURE AND PLANT RECORDS INTERNSHIPS, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver, CO
11/05/09 EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSOCIATE (Half-Time), HORTICULTURE & MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM, Colorado State Univ. Extension, Weld County, CO
11/04/09 EXTENSION AGENT, HORTICULTURE, Colorado State Univ. Extension, Douglas County, CO
10/27/09 RAW PRODUCT PLANNER/SCHEDULER, J.R.Simplot Company, Moses Lake, WA
10/23/09 SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT - SPECIALTY CROP TISSUE CULTURE SPECIALIST, Washington State University, Prosser, WA
10/19/09 INTERNSHIPS, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
10/08/09 INTERN, Tavon Center, Issaquah, WA
09/18/09 PUBLIC POLICY INTERNSHIPS, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
09/16/09 HARVEST LAB TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY, Prosser, WA
09/11/09 SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING DIRECTOR, Lodi Winegrape Commission, Lodi, CA
09/04/09 INTERNS, Osage Gardens, New Castle, CO
07/31/09 RESEARCH ASSISTANT, MOLECULAR-ASSISTED BREEDING, Nunhems USA, Inc., Davis, CA
07/31/09 RESEARCH ASSISTANT, CELL BIOLOGY, PLANTS, Nunhems USA, Inc., Davis, CA
07/22/09 ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
06/30/09 VARIOUS POSITIONS, Loen Nursery, Woodburn, OR
06/30/09 CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES, Loen Nursery, Woodburn, OR
06/16/09 FIELD DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
06/11/09 DESIGN ASSOCIATE, Project Groundwork, Wenatchee, WA

 

ISABELLA WELLES HUNNEWELL INTERNSHIP
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, Boston, MA

The Arnold Arboretum is looking for serious students of plant science, botany, horticulture, nursery management, and landscape architecture. Twelve interns are accepted for 12- to 24-week appointments in the Arnold Arboretum’s Living Collections department: 10 with grounds maintenance and 2 with the greenhouse and nursery.

Spring/summer internships offer practical hands-on training in landscape horticulture, combined with related classroom instruction. Trainings and field trips complete the experience. Preference is given to applicants with knowledge of woody plants and career interest in the fields of plant science, horticulture, or landscape design. Previous work experience in a botanic garden or nursery or in the fields listed above is preferred. Interns must be able to perform strenuous manual labor, including frequent lifting/carrying/transporting heavy loads up to 50 lbs and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions across a 265 acre landscape with uneven terrain.

Note: housing is not provided. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

For instruction on how to apply, visit the Arnold Arboretum website at www.arboretum.harvard.edu. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.

For more information about the internship program, click here.

SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIPS
Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA

Callaway Gardens offers two Internship Programs in our Horticulture and Education Departments. Each is a ten week program from late May through mid-August offering practical work experience supplemented with classes and fieldtrips. The Horticulture program is designed to provide a well-rounded experience throughout the Gardens operations including Horticultural Displays, The Day Butterfly Center, Fruit and Vegetable Production, Trails, and Greenhouse Production.  The Education program is a great experience for students interested in public horticulture, extension service and environmental education. Education interns teach programs in natural history and home horticulture. Both internships are invaluable for futures in Botanical Garden Management, Landscape Design or Environmental Education.  Students work 40-hour weeks with some evening and weekend hours required for work and study.  We offer an hourly wage with dormitory housing available at a nominal fee.

For more information about the internship program, click here.

Visit the Callaway Gardens website: www.callawaygardens.org

If interested, contact:

Patricia L. Collins, Director of Education, pcollins@callawaygardens.org OR
Katie Steinhoff, Intern Coordinator, ksteinhoff@callawaygardens.org.

SUMMER HORTICULTURE AND PLANT RECORDS INTERNSHIPS
Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver, CO

Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG) is now accepting applications for 2010 Summer Horticulture and Plant Records Internships. Summer internships at DBG provide students with hands-on experience in public gardening.  Interns are immersed in the wide variety of daily activities that are required to keep a public garden growing and attractive – planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, etc.  Plus, each intern will work with a mentor on a special project. To round out the summer, we throw in a couple of group projects, 5-6 field trips, a few lectures and some other educational activities. 

Click here for more details on the internships.

More information:

If interested, contact:

Ann Montague
Horticulturist
Denver Botanic Gardens
909 York Street
Denver, CO  80206
303.356.0958 Cell
720-865-3730 Fax
www.botanicgardens.org

EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSOCIATE (Half-Time), HORTICULTURE & MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM
Colorado State Univ. Extension, Weld County, CO

Support & coordinate aspects of the Colorado Master Gardener Program in Weld County.  Also, coordinate and deliver horticulture programming for the public.   Application materials, including transcript showing degree conferred, must be RECEIVED no later than 12/2/09 for full consideration.  Bachelor’s degree required, conferred before start date.  Complete job description, application process & list of requirements located at http://www.ext.colostate.edu/coop/jobsmenu.html.  CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates.  CSU is an EEO/AA Employer.

For a complete position description, click here.

EXTENSION AGENT, HORTICULTURE
Colorado State Univ. Extension, Douglas County, CO

Provide horticulture education for youth and adult audiences, and for-profit and non-profit enterprises in Douglas County.  Application materials, including transcript showing degree conferred, must be RECEIVED no later than 12/02/09 for full consideration.  Master’s degree required (must be conferred before start date).  Complete job description, application process & list of requirements located at http://www.ext.colostate.edu/coop/jobsmenu.html.  CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates.  CSU is an EEO/AA Employer.

For a complete position description, click here.

RAW PRODUCT PLANNER/SCHEDULER
J.R. Simplot Company, Moses Lake, WA

Job Description:
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. These endeavors have been around for centuries and will continue to be a vital part of the global economy.  We currently have an Raw Product Planner/Scheduler I/II/III position open at our Moses Lake, WA facility.

Overview:
This position is responsible for activities supporting multiple processing plants and product lines.  There are two separate positions within the Food Group; one supports processing plants in the Columbia Basin area of Washington and the other supports processing plants in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon.  These positions manage and compile raw product data; coordinates acquisition of raw product; oversees storage and delivery plans for raw product and oversees raw product inspection to assure Food Group's finished product objectives are met.

The Columbia Basin position is responsible for management of 16,000,000 to 18,000,000 CWT (800,000 to 900,000 tons) of potatoes to support the Moses Lake and Othello plant production requirements.

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SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT - SPECIALTY CROP TISSUE CULTURE SPECIALIST
Washington State University - Prosser 

An opportunity is available to develop and use tissue culture methods to create perennial specialty crops free of destructive plant viruses.  This critical position joins a team that is a leading developer of virus-free fruit trees, grapes and hops in the U.S.  The position will use existing methods of meristematic cell culture and will develop and evaluate new techniques to obtain pathogen-free plants.  Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in plant biology or related field and six (6) years of related professional research experience to include three (3) years of experience in plant tissue culture, OR, Master's degree in plant biology or related field and three (3) years of experience in plant tissue culture. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

To apply, visit the WSU Human Resource Services website. Screening date will be December 15 with position open until filled.  WSU is an EO/AA Educator and Employer.

INTERNSHIPS
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC

The Horticulture Services Division (HSD) internship program at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C, is open to all current undergraduate and graduate students who study horticulture or related disciplines.  A number of paid and unpaid internships are offered throughout the year in positions involving grounds management, greenhouse production, landscape architecture, and collections management. 

Students may pursue educational and practical work experience at the world’s largest museum complex through the Horticulture Services Division.  Additional information about HSD internships can be found at www.gardens.si.edu.

If interested, contact:

Paula Healy
Smithsonian Horticulture Internship Coordinator
Phone: 202.633.5840
Email: gardens@si.edu

INTERN
Tavon Center, Issaquah, WA

Tavon Center, a day program for young adults with disabilities, seeks a hard working, reliable, and compassionate intern to join our gardening team. With a focus on horticultural therapy, Tavon Center provides vocational skill development, stimulating activities, and a sense of community in a comfortable, home-like environment. As an intern at Tavon, you will help staff create and maintain approximately 1000 square feet of vegetable beds as well as a number of flower beds. Level of client interaction will be based on individual comfort levels; your priority will be the garden. Start and end dates are flexible.

For more information, click here.

If interested, contact:

Megan Wegner
Program Director
The Tavon Center
Phone: 425.999.2269
Email: megan@tavoncenter.org

PUBLIC POLICY INTERNSHIPS
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

The Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) is a non-profit agricultural institute founded in 1984 in East Troy, Wisconsin.  Our research, education, technical assistance and public policy work seeks to revitalize farming and help both urban and rural populations meet common concerns. These concerns include how our food is grown; whether farming is a profitable enterprise; the long-term fertility of the soil; purity of water; and conservation of the Earth’s resources.  MFAI has a vigorous student program, which draws international enrollees for a comprehensive training program in market gardening, organic farming, research, food preparation, and other practices. 

Consistent with this tradition, in January of 2010 we will begin our seventh year of public policy internships.  We do this largely to help the sustainable agriculture movement continue to draw exciting, committed, informed activists into the work of creating and advancing public policies that support sustainable agriculture.  We believe that the work of MFAI’s policy program, combined with our excellent student program, offers an avenue to engage potential participants in such policy work.

For more information, click here.

HARVEST LAB TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY
Prosser, WA

Our winery client in Prosser, WA has an immediate need for a temporary Harvest Lab Technician. The position will last 2 to 3 months and will require some laboratory experience. The ideal candidate can work weekends and be very flexible in terms of hours. Duties include but are not limited to performing wet chemistry analysis on wine, juice, and grape samples according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications:
AA degree in science/technical discipline, i.e, chemistry, biochemistry, agricultural science or four semesters of college level coursework in the above disciplines; basic math; able to operate basic lab instruments and equipment; able to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting. Able to lift up to 50 lbs., work in one place for long periods of time, and work extended hours and/or shift work during the harvest peak season.

If interested, contact:

Maya Skolnik
Branch Leader/Account Executive
Lab Support, a Division of On Assignment Inc.
Phone: 206.622.6323
Cell: 206.854.3341
Fax: 866.670.0723
Email maya.skolnik@onassignment.com
www.labsupport.com

SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING DIRECTOR
Lodi Winegrape Commission, Lodi, CA

Job Description:  The successful applicant will: 1) Direct the Commission’s Grower Education Program consisting of meetings, workshops and field days as well as maintaining website content and writing a bi-monthly grower newsletter; 2) Oversee the Commission’s Research Program and providing staff support for the 14 member Research Committee; 3) Direct the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing certification program focusing on expanding the number of grower and winery participants as well as providing guidance for current and new program participants; 4) Organize and carry out Lodi Winegrower’s Workbook workshops with growers where they will complete a self-assessment workbook on sustainable vineyard practices; 5) Assist growers in developing and implementing vineyard action plans based on the self-assessment; 6) Apply for grants to help support the program; 7) Maintain LWC’s demonstration vineyard; 8) Represent LWC in wine industry events within and outside California.

Qualifications:  A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree, with an emphasis in ecological sciences, a graduate degree is desirable but not required.  Other desired qualifications: training and/or experience in viticulture; training and/or experience in integrated pest management; training and/or experience in database development and management as well as word-processing and desktop publishing software; experience in working with growers; demonstrated grant writing skills; demonstrated writing and public speaking skills.  Successful applicant should possess excellent inter-personal skills as the job entails day-to-day interaction with winegrape growers and pest control advisors. 

For more information, click here.

INTERNS
Osage Gardens, New Castle, CO

Osage Gardens is a family owned USDA Certified Organic Greenhouse Farm growing culinary herbs year round and supporting a 4-season CSA.  We also participate in the local farmers markets, grow edible bedding plants, and raise free-range chickens for fresh farm eggs.  We have ~25 employees and are located on the Colorado River just west of Glenwood Springs on the Western Slope of Colorado. 

As an intern at Osage Gardens you will experience all aspects of operating a medium-scale organic farm.  Much of your time will be spent in the fields and greenhouses planting, transplanting, harvesting, fertilizing, watering etc.  We will introduce you to our planting and harvesting schedules, crop rotation, and produce projection.  You will also help prepare foods for market, interact with the local customers, and may be involved in some of the administrative tasks of running a farm.

For more information, click here.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, MOLECULAR-ASSISTED BREEDING
Nunhems USA, Inc., Davis, CA

Nunhems USA, Inc., a world leader in the development, production and marketing of hybrid vegetable seed and seed technology, is currently seeking a Research Assistant, Molecular-Assisted Breeding to be based in Davis, California. This position has an emphasis in classical genetics and molecular genetic linkage and QTL mapping approaches and will function in the marker-assisted breeding program under the supervision of the scientist.

For more information, click here.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, CELL BIOLOGY, PLANTS
Nunhems USA, Inc., Davis, CA

Nunhems USA, Inc., a world leader in the development, production and marketing of hybrid vegetable seed and seed technology, is currently seeking a Research Assistant, Cell Biology, Plants to be based in Davis, California. This position has an emphasis in plant cell, organ and tissue culture and plant transformation and will function in the cell biology development department under the supervision of the scientist. The incumbent will assist the Cell Biology Scientist in designing and implementing a research plan of Nunhems’ Cell Biology Program. This position will provide independent research and technical expertise in the daily operation of the plant cell biology program at Nunhems USA in Davis, California. The incumbent will provide technical expertise in plant tissue culture protocol development, media preparation, database maintenance, and vector and construct archiving. The incumbent will be responsible for organizing, scheduling and executing a wide range of tissue culture experiments including experiments in micropropagation, plant protoplast culture, double haploid production, and plant transformation. The incumbent will assist the scientist in coordinating the efforts of technical and student assistants in the lab.

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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee, Department of Plant Sciences is pleased to announce the search for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Organic/Sustainable and Alternative Crop Production (75% research and 25% teaching responsibilities).

For more information, click here.

VARIOUS POSITIONS
Loen Nursery, Inc., Woodburn, OR

Loen Nursery seeks individuals for the following positions. 

  • Customer Service/Sales
  • Purchasing, Inventory
  • Licensed pesticide applicator
  • Production/Grower/General Manager
  • CDL Truck Driver
  • Retail customer service/sales

For more information, click here.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES
Loen Nursery, Inc., Woodburn, OR

Wholesale nursery seeks individual for customer service and sales positions. We are hiring for both inside and outside sales reps. Horticulture experience is REQUIRED.
Northwest plant ID, containerized and field grown ornamentals. Computer skills and people skills a must. Website experience and Spanish speaking a plus. Salary DOE.

For more information, click here.

FIELD DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Company is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and talented individual for the position of Field Development Representative in our Crop Protection Division.  Reporting to the Field Development Manager, this position is responsible for the technical development and support of new and existing crop protection products to meet the needs of the Pacific Northwest Territory sales and marketing organizations.

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DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Project Groundwork, Wenatchee, WA

Project Groundwork is a regionally recognized site planning and design firm located in Wenatchee, WA. Blending civil engineering and landscape architecture to develop site sensitive, low impact design solutions for our environment and scale of communities is our passion. We are a client‐driven firm that serves public, non‐profit, and private clients. We value collaboration, are hard working, and are
enthusiastic about what we do. We team with regional and national site design, civil engineering and architecture firms to expand our project opportunities.

Description and Desired Qualifications
Opportunity to work on exciting planning and design projects for sites, corridors, parks, public spaces, recreation facilities, as well as urban design, thematic and landscape design, and mitigation and restoration in Eastern Washington. You should be enthusiastic about working and designing in a semiarid environment with a small city/small town character and scale. You should be self motivated, and capable of working with minimal supervision. A candidate who desires licensure and wants to grow personally and professionally is preferred. This is an entry to mid‐level position.

For more information, click here.

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