[PCA] INTERNSHIP: Native Plant Nursery Propagation and Horticulture Internship

[Cayte McDonough]

*New England Wild Flower Society at Nasami Farm*

 New England Wild Flower Society <http://www.newenglandwild.org/> is the
oldest plant conservation organization in the United States and a
recognized leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and
education. Nasami Farm, the Society’s native plant nursery, produces plants
for habitat restoration, wildlife landscapes, garden displays, and sale to
the public both at the nursery and at the Society’s 45-acre native plant
botanic garden, Garden in the Woods, in Framingham, MA.



*Chester B. Allen Native Plant Nursery Propagation and Horticulture
Internship*



Number Available: 1 at Nasami Farm <http://www.newfs.org/visit/nasami-farm>
in Whately, MA

Application Deadline: Jan. 20, 2019

Duration:  6 mos., starting late March/early April; 40-hour week with one
weekend day required.

Stipend: $480/week

Contact:  Cayte McDonough, Nursery Production Manager
Telephone: 413-397-9922 <(413)%20397-9922>

Fax: 413-397-9944 <(413)%20397-9944>

Email: cmcdonough at newenglandwild.org

Interns gain hands-on experience identifying, propagating, and cultivating
North American native plants in a nursery setting. As part of this
experience, interns assist in many facets of nursery operations, including
propagation of numerous species, retail plant sales, seed collection and
processing, record keeping and public information duties. This is an
opportunity to gain valuable skills by learning from staff, coordinating
volunteers, leading projects, writing articles, and participating in the
development of an expanding nursery. Interns have the chance to complete a
special project of their interest, participate in educational activities,
network with professionals, and attend field trips. Provides entry into
both native plant studies and nursery management.



Candidates should possess some botanical understanding, familiarity with
horticultural practices, an interest in native plants of the Northeast,
excellent communication skills, a strong desire to learn, and a valid
driving license to operate work vehicles.


*New England Wild Flower Society is an equal opportunity employer and
values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications,
merit, and business need.*



*To apply, e-mail/mail a resume, cover letter, and list of three
references. *

*Application Deadline: Jan. 20, 2019*


http://www.newfs.org/jobs/internships/native_plant_nursery_internship.html


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*Cayte McDonough*

Nursery Production Manager
New England Wild Flower Society
Nasami Farm Native Plant Nursery
128 North Street, Whately, MA 01373
T: 413-397-9922
F: 413-397-9944
E: cmcdonough at newenglandwild.org
W: newenglandwild.org

*Conserving and promoting New England's native plants to ensure healthy,
biologically diverse landscapes*
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