Description
Job Description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Urban Forestry Intern to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience planting and caring for trees and plants. The paid 8-week internship offers weekly classroom time, hands-on tree and plant care, and certification in pesticide application.
Dates: August 31, 2026-October 22, 2026, Mondays- Thursdays 8:00 am- 3:30 p.m.
Pay: $18-20 an hour.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Job Description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Urban Forestry Intern to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience planting and caring for trees and plants. The paid 8-week internship offers weekly classroom time, hands-on tree and plant care, and certification in pesticide application.
Dates: August 31, 2026-October 22, 2026, Mondays- Thursdays 8:00 am- 3:30 p.m.
Pay: $18-20 an hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in tree care tasks, including planting, pruning, transplanting, and removing trees and plants, while adhering to safety protocols.
- Help with landscape maintenance, including planting, watering, mulching, weeding, and fertilizing plant beds.
- Learn to identify tree and plants, common tree and plant diseases, and assist in plant inventory and data management.
- Assist with monitoring and reporting on the health of trees and plants, as well as overall landscape conditions.
- Maintain and clean equipment and tools used in tree and plant care operations.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years old and live in Akron city limits
- High School Diploma/GED or willing to obtain
- Must be available during scheduled hours
- A strong interest in trees, plants, and sustainable landscape management.
- Physical capability to lift, carry, climb, and perform manual labor tasks in varying weather conditions.
- Willingness to learn and follow safety guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with common landscaping tools
About the company
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