Hamilton Horticulture Apprentice

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

The Hamilton Horticulture Apprenticeship provides an immersive, educational, hands-on working experience in the unparalleled setting of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Apprentices will acquire specialized skills and practical knowledge that will benefit them in pursuit of a career in horticulture, botany, biology, or environmental resource management. Successful applicants will work as part of the ecological horticulture team and partner with the administrative staff in diverse aspects of public garden management. In addition to practical horticultural management experience, Apprentices will gain experience in volunteer management, plant propagation, greenhouse management, plant collections curation, and many facets of landscape maintenance. Apprentices will also gain experience in public outreach by leading tours, giving lectures, writing articles, and assisting with educational programs and special events. Candidates may be diverse in their educational backgrounds and future career goals and will be considered regardless of race, gender, or educational background. Candidates pursuing a career in horticulture, botany, biology, or environmental resource management are encouraged to apply. Previous education or practical experience in horticulture is desirable but not required.

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Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens celebrates the wonder of plants and place as a destination for education, conservation, and community connection.

How to Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to employment@jenkinsarboretum.org. Please include three references with your cover letter. Learn more about the Apprenticeship at: jenkinsarboretum.org/apprenticeship.