HORTICULTURE INTERN
Employment Type
Paid Internship (Full-Time)Job Categories
Horticulture
Job Description
The Horticulture Intern will work alongside an established team to maintain the overall visual quality and high standards of the gardens and arboretum. This position will provide hands-on experience, educational growth, and networking opportunities.
About Us
Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum is a non-profit organization located on the banks of the Delaware River in Bucks County, PA. We are open to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and some Saturdays from late March through early November, providing guided house tours and self-guided exploration of the gardens and arboretum. Andalusia’s staff works in a professional, team-oriented, smoke-free, and inclusive environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
– Performing various plant care tasks such as, (but not limited to), weeding, deadheading, watering, propagating, staking, potting, planting, creating container displays, hedging, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, composting, invasive plant removal
– Maintaining personal equipment and hand tools
– Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
– Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
– Willingness to learn and take direction
– Physical ability to lift and carry 50 lbs, capable of standing, walking, performing physical labor for up to 8 hours daily, comfortable working outdoors in various conditions such as heat, cold, and rain, ability to frequently bend, stoop and kneel, and have hand-eye coordination for operating machinery safely and effectively and performing detailed plant care
Education and Experience
– Some education in horticulture or a related field
– Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
– Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Additional Information
– This is a 12-week position, start date to be negotiated
– This is a 40-hour work week, Mon-Fri (8-4)
– Weekend Rotation may be required 1-2 times with overtime pay
– Salary is $19.00 per hour
– No benefits are provided
– Opportunities for field trips to other gardens will be provided, as well as attendance at various plant conferences and our annual Garden Symposium
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume and letter of interest to Head Gardener, Bill Fuchs at: wfuchs@andalusiapa.org
Application Deadline:March 31, 2026
