Urban Forestry Intern

Urban Forestry Intern (Open Until Filled)

Job Description:
This term position is intended to be flexible to accommodate individuals actively engaged in higher education (though this is not a strict requirement of the position). As such, hours during spring (February-May) and fall (August-November) semesters will be up to 10 hours per week, and hours during summer (May-August) will be up to 32 hours per week..

The position is intended to provide real-world experience and training in urban and community forestry while assisting the Alliance in urban forestry endeavors in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The intern will be supervised by a certified arborist and will receive training and resources to eventually take the test to become one themselves once they have enough work experience. Work duties will also be excellent training for a future role in urban forestry; interns will assist with community outreach, conducting community tree inventories, identifying tree planting opportunities, identifying pruning and maintenance needs, assisting with tree planting and care, invasive plant ecology, and more. Transportation around Lancaster County, with a focus on Lancaster City and Columbia, is essential.

Specific Duties of this Position:
Assist with tree planting and tending projects in the field
Assist with routine maintenance tasks of newly planted urban trees
Assist with community tree inventories and analysis
Assist with tree-related education and outreach to Lancaster County residents
Learning about arboriculture and urban forestry