Garden Internships 2017

Garden Internships – 2017 Note to potential applicants: We are seeking two highly motivated and energetic interns; one full- time, one part-time. This is a great opportunity to be involved with all aspects of a dynamic, 6- acre public garden, earn a good wage, and enjoy summer in Blacksburg.

Applications with Personal Statement due to Lisa Lipsey, HHG Horticulturist, by February 3, 2017. Send to [email protected] or print off completed form and bring by or send to address below. Interviews with selected pool of candidates will occur second week of February.

Two internships are available. Full-time internships usually start mid-May, however you can start (part-time) early as April 15 - we are flexible!

- 1 Full Time – 40 hours per week for 12 weeks (The Mike and Susie Hildebrand Garden Landscape Internship) with a focus on landscape installation and maintenance. - 1 Full or Part Time – 20 to 40 hours per week for 12 weeks (The M. Evan Gardener Memorial Internship) includes some landscape/greenhouse but also assisting with tour groups, programs, and other outreach efforts. This internship could also start during Spring semester if interested.

Criteria for the Internships: . Applicant must be pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Turf, or related program . Recent graduates may apply as long as their degree requirements were completed no more than 12 months prior to the start of the internship. . Must be flexible in schedule and be available to work some evenings and weekends (with prior notice and not to exceed 40 hours/week). . Must be available to work the week prior to and during the Garden Gala (June 10). . The successful applicant has the opportunity to obtain an appropriate Pesticide Applicator License during the internship period. . All aspects of the applicant will be considered in making the decision, including work experiences, academic achievements, career goals, and whatever information is provided in the “personal statement.”

Both of these internships will involve many aspects of public garden maintenance and management, including landscape installation, maintenance, and other projects. Interns will also gain experience in many other facets of public horticulture, including garden tours, communicating with visitors, working with garden volunteers, participation in garden events, projects with school groups, plant records and labeling, garden interpretation, greenhouse crop production, etc. Interns may also have the opportunity for expense-paid travel and attendance to local conferences, field days, or other professional development opportunities.

Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion 200 Garden Lane (0915) Blacksburg, VA 24061 1 Applications with Personal Statement due by February 3, 2017

APPLICATION Please use Word to fill out this form, do not hand-write. Include your name in the file and e- mail it directly to Lisa Lipsey, Horticulturist : [email protected] On campus, can also mail through campus mail to Lisa Lipsey, Hahn Horticulture Garden MC 0915; or the mailing address on previous page.

Address:

E-Mail: Cell Phone:

I am applying for (check all that apply) ___ The Mike and Susie Hildebrand Landscape Internship (full-time)

___ The M. Evan Gardener Internship ___part-time or ____full-time

(For activities and employment experience, take as much space as needed or attach a resume)

Extra-Curricular Activities: List college activities, awards, and memberships and offices held in organizations. For activities at schools other than Virginia Tech, give name and location.

Employment Experience (especially relevant employment): List employer’s name and a brief description of your responsibilities.

Academic Information: Date Entered: Anticipated Graduation: Anticipated Degree: Anticipated Number of Credits Completed as of May 15 of this year: List your OVERALL and MAJOR GPA for the past 3 semesters:

Overall GPA In-Major GPA Degree Program School

Personal References (2) Give us the contact information, including e-mail and phone, of TWO personal references. We do not require a letter. This individual may be, for example, a past/present employer, instructor, or acquaintance, but should not be a relative. Always ask permission from an individual if you hope to use them as a reference!

Personal Statement Use this space (two pages maximum) to explain your career goals and desire for this internship. Feel free to include any information that you believe will strengthen your application but has not specifically been requested on our forms. Your application cannot be considered without this statement.