One full-time position FILLED for 2006

April through September 2006
Salary: $8.50/hour

Our 6-month Internship will provide practical hands-on experience in garden maintenance, propagation and nursery management. Learn how to care for a 22-acre garden, including proper pruning and planting techniques, landscape design, weed control, garden renovation, irrigation and plant identification.

Gain valuable experience in the operation and maintenance of a highly specialized nursery with emphasis on propagation techniques. Learn propagation methods including grafting, cuttings, seed sowing and hand pollination as well as greenhouse operation, transplanting, inventory control, data entry and plant identification. Detail oriented and mechanical ability or aptitude helpful. Some weekend work required.

General Information

The RSBG is a 22 acre garden featuring one of the largest collections of Rhododendron species in the world. Over 4,500 forms of 488 species are displayed in a natural woodland setting. Additional plant collections include ferns, maples, heathers, bamboo, alpines and carnivorous plants. Special features include the Alpine Garden, Pond Garden, Hardy Fern Display Gardens, Heather Display Garden, Gazebo, Gift Shop and Plant Sales Pavilion.

The garden is supported by the Rhododendron Species Foundation (RSF), an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the study, cultivation, display and distribution of Rhododendron species. The RSF is internationally recognized as a leader in Rhododendron conservation. To find out more about our organization, please visit our web site at www.rhodygarden.org

To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest to:

    RSBG Internship Program 
    Internship Coordinator
    P.O. Box 3798
    Federal Way, WA  98063-3798.

    Fax:  (253) 838-4686
    E-mail:   rsf@rhodygarden.org
 

For additional information, please call  (253) 838-4646.  Thank you for your interest in our program and organization.