Horticulturist Intern (24-week)
Company
Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum
Location
Andalusia, Pennsylvania
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Employment Type
Paid Internship (Full-time)Job Categories
Horticulture
Job Description
Over 24 weeks, the Horticulture Intern will contribute to the care, development, and design of Andalusia’s gardens, joining a small team of full-time garden and grounds staff, plus additional seasonal employees. This position will work in the public gardens and reports to the Head Gardener.
About Us
Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum is a non-profit organization and a scenic 50-acre property overlooking the Delaware River in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Established more than 225 years ago, the site is a natural paradise of preserved native woodlands and spectacular gardens, as well as a National Historic Landmark building and museum displaying art and archives. Thousands of visitors explore Andalusia each year during tours, events, and educational programs.
Focused on creating beautiful spaces for the enjoyment of visitors, the Andalusia grounds are comprised of mature trees, formal and informal gardens, mixed perennial beds, a rose garden, cut flower gardens, expansive hedging, meadows, and pastures. The property also has a small greenhouse and solarium. Andalusia is a Level II accredited arboretum with over 250 unique species and cultivars, as well as a member of America’s Garden Capital.
Andalusia’s garden aesthetic grew out of the English landscape tradition and has evolved to reflect the vision of many residents, staff, and gardeners over the past two centuries. The most recent additions were made by the London-based designer Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd. Andalusia became a Partner Garden of the Royal Horticultural Society in 2024 and won Partner Garden of the Year in the Overseas category. In 2025, Andalusia will begin a strategic partnership with Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent.
Duties & Responsibilities
Interns would be involved in duties such as:
• Planting trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals
• Garden and garden bed maintenance including weeding, deadheading, staking, dividing, watering, and pruning.
• Invasive weed control
• Seasonal pot displays
• IPM
• Assist with tour openings and closings.
• Greenhouse work
Education and Experience
Candidates must:
• Work as a team and/or independently
• Do physical work including, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, and lifting at least 30lbs
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, light rain)
• Have a valid driver’s license and be able to work with a variety of equipment
• Should have or working towards a degree or certificate in Horticulture/Landscape Design or have working experience
Additional Information
The 24-week Horticulture Internship is a paid 40 hour a week position designed to give you multiple seasons of gardening experience.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in the 24-week Horticulture internship position, please email a cover letter and resume to Head Gardener, William Fuchs at wfuchs@andalusiapa.org. Please include “24-week Horticulture internship” in the email subject line and please include your last name in the file names for all email attachments.