Horticulture Intern

Job Description

Interns will work Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
This internship program provides instruction and hands-on gardening experience. Under the direction of the horticulture staff, interns will participate in the installation, maintenance, conservation, and preservation of the Bishop’s Garden and the Cathedral grounds.

About Us

The Washington National Cathedral, along with St. Albans School, National Cathedral School, and Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School, is located on a campus of 57 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of the nation’s Capital. More information can be found at pecf.org

Duties & Responsibilities

Areas of emphasis include an ornamental herb garden, herbaceous perennial borders, a rose garden, 5-acre native woodland, and a classroom vegetable garden. Proper horticulture techniques will be emphasized, including weeding, staking, pruning, watering, plant identification, and using IPM methods of insect and disease control. To enhance educational experience, interns will visit public gardens in the surrounding Metro DC area.

Education and Experience

Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing a degree in horticulture, landscape maintenance, or a related field. Applicants must be able to work outside in inclement weather such as rain and extreme heat, must be able to perform physical work including bending, stooping, reaching, and standing for extended periods of time, must be able to lift, carry, and push at least 30 lbs.

Additional Information

Housing is not provided and there is no housing allowance. The internship is 12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates. May through August preferred.

Must pass a background check including criminal history and reference checks.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter & resume to foundationjobs@cathedral.org or fax to 202-537-5661 EOE