Arboretum Internship
Boone County Fiscal CourtKentucky, United States
Posted January 21, 2025
Internship
About the Company
Boone County Fiscal Court is a local government agency responsible for public works and community services in Boone County, Kentucky. It oversees seasonal snow and ice removal, road and storm sewer maintenance, and provides officiating services for county parks and recreational activities.
Job Description
This internship offers practical experience in outdoor landscape maintenance, including irrigation and GPS-tracked plant material, plus educational enrichment through seminars and field trips. Interns will gain insights into plant care, landscape maintenance, and irrigation systems, and potentially receive college credit. The role provides an opportunity to develop professional skills in a dynamic learning environment.
Requirements
- Some existing familiarity with plant care and landscape maintenance
- Basic knowledge of irrigation systems
- Basic knowledge of pesticide application
- Willingness to learn
Benefits
- Practical experience
- Educational enrichment
- Academic credit (encouraged)
- Dynamic outdoor learning environment
