What are the responsibilities and job description for the Native Landscapes and Garden Center Internship position at Environmental Career Center?
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Native Landscapes & Garden
Center seeks an energetic and hardworking intern to assist in day-to-day garden and
nursery operations and work with our landscape installation and maintenance services.
The Native Landscapes & Garden Center offers a unique working environment, as it is a
non-profit retail nursery dedicated to landscaping for the improvement of native habitat
and wildlife on and around Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
Internship responsibilities will include all aspects of retail nursery operation and plant
care, including watering, potting, pruning, weeding, landscape installation/maintenance,
and customer service. In addition, interns will work closely with our gardener to assist in
the upkeep of 2 acres of demonstration gardens surrounding the Garden Center. The
internship offers the opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge about South Florida native
plants and gain firsthand experience in all aspects of an environmentally friendly garden,
nursery, and landscaping business.
Applicants should have a strong interest in plants and conservation, preferably possessing
a Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, biology, environmental science, ecology, or a related
field. The intern should also be able to lift 50 pounds and be prepared to work outdoors
in subtropical conditions, including hot temperatures, humidity, and insects. Candidates
must also possess a valid U.S. driver’s license. Please send a cover letter indicating your
interest, resume, and references by email to: rgrotrian@sccf.org.
Duration: 6 months
Deadline: Open until filled
Hourly Pay Rate: $14/hr.
Center seeks an energetic and hardworking intern to assist in day-to-day garden and
nursery operations and work with our landscape installation and maintenance services.
The Native Landscapes & Garden Center offers a unique working environment, as it is a
non-profit retail nursery dedicated to landscaping for the improvement of native habitat
and wildlife on and around Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
Internship responsibilities will include all aspects of retail nursery operation and plant
care, including watering, potting, pruning, weeding, landscape installation/maintenance,
and customer service. In addition, interns will work closely with our gardener to assist in
the upkeep of 2 acres of demonstration gardens surrounding the Garden Center. The
internship offers the opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge about South Florida native
plants and gain firsthand experience in all aspects of an environmentally friendly garden,
nursery, and landscaping business.
Applicants should have a strong interest in plants and conservation, preferably possessing
a Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, biology, environmental science, ecology, or a related
field. The intern should also be able to lift 50 pounds and be prepared to work outdoors
in subtropical conditions, including hot temperatures, humidity, and insects. Candidates
must also possess a valid U.S. driver’s license. Please send a cover letter indicating your
interest, resume, and references by email to: rgrotrian@sccf.org.
Duration: 6 months
Deadline: Open until filled
Hourly Pay Rate: $14/hr.
Salary : $14
