Landscape/Horticulture Internship
Landscape/Horticulture Internship
Salary
$19.00 - $21.50 Hourly
Location
MN 55016, MN
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
14
Department
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
01/21/2025
Job Summary
The City of Cottage Grove seeks highly motivated and hardworking individuals to apply for this position. The interns will work directly with the Parks Department to manage a $30,000+ operational budget of personnel, material and professional service needs.
Full-time/seasonal
Season/Schedule: 40 hours per week. Mid-May – Late August
Hours
Monday - Thursday 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Position will be open until we receive sufficient applications. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Essential Job Functions
The landscape interns plan, coordinate, monitor and maintain landscaped areas throughout the entire community. Flower beds of significant importance include 80th Street, Jamaica Avenue roundabout, park entrance points and municipal facilities (city hall, fire stations, ice arena, etc.). This program also assists in the development and implementation of sophisticated landscaping plans for items such as Public Landscape Initiative program, future construction projects and park master planning.
Minimum Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Limited to students in Landscape, Horticulture or related studies.
Employer
City of Cottage Grove
Address
12800 Ravine Parkway S
Cottage Grove, Minnesota, 55016
Phone
651-458-2883
Website