2008 Internship Program
The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (RSBG) Internship Program is designed to provide practical hands-on experience in the following areas of interest: garden maintenance, propagation, nursery management, and retail management.
Botanical Garden & Nursery Internship
One full-time position available
May through August/September 2008 Salary: $9.50/hour
Our internship will provide practical hands-on experience in garden maintenance, propagation and nursery management. Learn how to care for a 22-acre garden, including proper pruning and planting techniques, landscape design, weed control, garden renovation, irrigation and plant identification.
Gain valuable experience in the operation and maintenance of a highly specialized nursery with emphasis on propagation techniques. Learn propagation methods including grafting, cuttings, seed sowing and hand pollination as well as greenhouse operation, transplanting, inventory control, data entry and plant identification. Detail oriented and mechanical ability or aptitude helpful. Some weekend work required. Scheduling can be negotiated.
General Information
The RSBG is a 22 acre garden featuring one of the largest collections of Rhododendron species in the world. Over 4,500 forms of 488 species are displayed in a natural woodland setting. Additional plant collections include ferns, maples, heathers, bamboo, alpines and carnivorous plants. Special features include the Alpine Garden, Pond Garden, Hardy Fern display garden, Gazebo, Gift Shop and Plant Sales Pavilion. The garden is located in Federal Way near I-5 and Highway 18.
The garden is supported by the Rhododendron Species Foundation (RSF), an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the study, cultivation, display and distribution of Rhododendron species. The RSF is internationally recognized as a leader in Rhododendron conservation. To find out more about our organization, please visit our web site at www.rhodygarden.org
To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest to:
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
Rick Peterson, Internship Coordinator
PO Box 3798
Federal Way, WA 98063
email to rick@rhodygarden.org
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