Website Peabody Essex Museum
Summary
As an Ornamental Arborist Intern, you will immerse yourself in an engaging 12-week spring program emphasizing hands-on experiences in the fascinating field of arboriculture. This opportunity is specially designed for students and early career professionals eager to deepen their understanding and skills. Throughout the program, you will benefit from valuable on-the-job training and dedicated mentorship from the experienced staff at the Peabody Essex Museum.
In this role, you will gain practical experience by engaging in various arboriculture and horticulture tasks across the Peabody Essex Museum Arboretum campus. Your responsibilities may include pruning, field assistance, arboretum record-keeping, IPM logging, tree health assessments, and historical research. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse landscapes that range from the 17th to the 21st century, each with its own style and maintenance requirements.
Moreover, you will work closely in small groups with volunteers and employees, gaining insights into teamwork and leadership while supporting special events and various educational programs. This internship not only enhances your hands-on skills but also allows you to contribute to the community and learn the art and science of horticulture and arboriculture in a vibrant and dynamic setting.
Key Details
Stipend: $2,000
Duration: 12 weeks (January 21 – April 26, 2027)
Schedule: 15 hours/week (180 hours total)
Deadline: December 6, 2026
Eligibility
- Academic: Enrolled or planning to enroll in a program related to horticulture or arboriculture.
- Experience and Abilities: Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds, working from ladders, and performing strenuous physical tasks under various conditions.
- Ability to use a PC, including proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word), is required for accurate documentation and cataloging of maintenance records and work performed.
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors consistently in all weather conditions while enduring long periods of sitting, standing, and bending, along with repetitive motions.
- Outstanding professional, interpersonal, and communication skills are required
- Valid Massachusetts motor vehicle license with an excellent driving record.
- Horticultural experience is a plus but not required
- Scheduling: You must be able to commit to 15 hours per week for 12 weeks, between Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Thursday attendance is mandatory.
About
Located in the heart of downtown Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum is Salem’s museum of art and culture, with exhibitions that explore everything from witch trials history to nature and science.
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