Part Time ArboretumOPP Horticulture Intern at The Pennsylvania State University

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSThe Arboretum at Penn State along with The Office of Physical Plant are offering six paid ($16/hour) internships for Penn State students interested in career paths in horticulture and related disciplines. These are 40 hour/week positions with a 14-week term from May 11 August 14 2026 with an option to extend into Fall 2025. Start and end dates are negotiable. Scheduled internship activities generally take place between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on weekdays with a few exceptions for professional development opportunities and field trips.Experience:Interns will learn horticultural and grounds management practices in a public garden setting working side by side with OPP Horticulture and Arboretum staff to manage day-to-day garden operations throughout the growing season. Highlights include: Installation of the Arboretums summer floral display Training in sustainable gardening techniques Plant identification Pruning techniques Water feature maintenance Providing assistance to volunteers Skills training in the use of hand tools utility vehicles and power equipment.This internship also includes an educational component featuring weekly on-campus sessions and off-site field trips focusing on organization groups and programs which pertain to all things plant natural land preservation education public space and community outreach. Positions available: 6Eligibility and Qualifications:Applicants must be currently enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Academic coursework in horticulture landscape contracting landscape architecture agriculture plant science or related fields is an asset.Preference will be given to candidates who can explain how this opportunity will help them reach their career goals.Application and Requirements: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Penn State Jobs website at by Friday 2/6/2025. This position is listed as Part Time - Arboretum/OPP Horticulture Intern - Office of Physical Plant. Instructions for using the PSU Jobs website are available at Please make certain to include a cover letter resume and two references in submission materials one of which shall be a reference letter. Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews in February with interviews taking place in early March 2025.BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching research and service mission.Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlinesRequired Experience:Intern Key Skills Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1