Bridge Gardens Internship

Description

Located on the east end of Long Island in Bridgehampton, NY, Bridge Gardens is a stewardship project of Peconic Land Trust. Its mission is to serve as an outdoor classroom, demonstration garden and community resource, where visitors can learn what they can do as individuals to practice responsible and sustainable gardening and landscape management. Bridge Gardens is open to the public every day. Admission is free. Educational programs and tours are offered throughout the year. Bridge Gardens is a 5-acre property with four main areas: the Herb Garden, the Rose Garden, the Vegetable and Community Gardens and the Mixed Borders.

The Bridge Gardens internship offers a hands-on work experience for those who want a career in horticulture or landscape management. Working alongside garden staff, the intern will gain practical work experience in a public garden and learn firsthand about environmentally responsible horticulture, integrated pest management, sustainable gardening and more. Duties include most outdoor gardening activities. During the season, the intern will accompany staff on guided tours and interact with visitors.

The work schedule is 8 hours per day, including lunch and a break, 5 days per week. The intern will be required to work weekends occasionally and holidays.

Apply by: May 1, 2022

Duration: May 15 to August 15 (Dates are negotiable.)

Qualifications: Applicants should be enrolled in an academic or non-academic program in horticulture or landscape design and have substantial gardening experience.

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Deborah Thomas at DThomas@PeconicLandTrust.org.