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Orchard and Land Management Intern

Orchard and Land Management 

Orchard and Land Management Interns will

  • Receive training and experience in conservation, resource management and orchard management.
  • Implement Integrated Pest Management techniques to help produce 14 different varieties of apples; monitoring insect traps, identifying pest problems and solutions 
  • Receive hands-on experience with current land conservation practices including invasive species removal and garden management. 
  • Assist with all aspects of managing the orchard as directed by Orchard staff including pruning trees and picking apples as seasonally appropriate. 
  • Provide design input for plantings, programs, and special events

 

Qualifications

  • A desire to pursue a career in Horticulture or Land Management
  • General knowledge of Minnesota growing seasons
  • An ability to work well independently and with staff and volunteers
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Hiring preference is given to junior or senior students who are pursuing a degree in a related field. 

Benefits:

Benefits include professional training and regular evaluations, hands-on work experience in apple production, academic credit (optional), on-site housing (optional) and a $200 weekly reimbursement for each full time intern.