[APWG] Fw: [ma-eppc] Adkins Arboretum 2008 Summer Internships

[Jil_Swearingen at nps.gov]

Hi,
This is a great opportunity for students or possibly retirees or others.
Please pass along to those who might be interested.
Thanks,
jil
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Adkins Arboretum


2008 Internship Program


Applications due March 7, 2008


Adkins Arboretum, a 400 acre arboretum in Maryland specializing in native
plants of the Delmarva Peninsula, seeks two environmental science or public
horticulture interns.  Interns will work with professional staff on garden
maintenance, plant propagation, and seed collection as well as plant record
keeping, plant community data collection, invasive plant removal, grounds
maintenance, and will assist with greeting the public, educational programs
and special events.  Interns are encouraged to conduct an independent
project in horticulture, ecological research, or environmental education.
Field trips to area parks, natural areas and gardens and participation in
public programs are part of the internship.  This internship is an
excellent opportunity to gain a broad range of experiences working at a
small non-profit organization.


$9/hour, 35-40 hours/week. May – October, dates flexible.


To apply, send contact information for two references, resume and cover
letter including information about background and career goals to:


Sylvan Kaufman, Conservation Curator


Adkins Arboretum


PO Box 100


Ridgely, MD 21660


Phone: (410) 634-2847 x24


FAX: (410) 634-2878


skaufman at adkinsarboretum.org





Applications are due March 7.  Interviews by phone or in person will be
conducted for selected applicants in March.


Housing is not available on site, but staff can assist in locating housing.
For more information about the Arboretum, visit www.adkinsarboretum.org.


 Please pass this announcement on to anyone interested.
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