Horticulture Intern-Bellevue State Park

This is a hands-on leadership role offering outstanding learning and experience opportunities, working closely with Maintenance leadership and staff, and receiving support from Management and Programming. The position will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance, improvements, and overall care of landscape beds throughout the park.

Interns will also participate in intern-wide professional development activities and experiential learning opportunities that may require them to be off-site or away from their placement. Each intern will complete a personalized “demonstration of learning” project. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns will present their projects during a poster session for peers and Delaware State Parks staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, planting, and other activities related to the flora of the park
• Maintain existing landscape beds
• Identify and inventory plants in the assigned landscape beds
• Present improvement recommendations to leadership and staff
• Participate in Environmental Stewardship projects, such as invasive species removal and habitat restoration
• Lead volunteers and interns through a variety of projects, if requested
• Support the Friends of Bellevue State Park with gardens under their stewardship
• Engage with local garden shops and clubs

Requirements

• Must be personable and able to provide outstanding customer service for diverse park visitors
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse public and speak in front of groups or other audiences
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have the ability to work independently or with little direct supervision
• Leadership skills

Direct Supervisor

• The direct supervisor will be the Park Maintenance Supervisor at Bellevue State Park.