Arboriculture Internship at Bartlett Tree Experts in Wilmington, NC

Summary: Bartlett Tree Experts is a 100+-year-old scientific tree and shrub care company with over 140 offices. As an Arboriculture Intern, you will gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care, working alongside a dedicated team of arborists and participating in various hands-on activities. Responsibilities: - Learning and safely performing different aspects of arboriculture, including: - Pruning - Rigging - Cabling and bracing - Root collar excavations - Removals - Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts) - Gaining an understanding of integrated pest management programs, including: - Property inspections - Tree identification - Insect and disease identification and management - Soil sampling - Record-keeping, report writing, and client relations - Participating in safety and training meetings and developing professional relationships and friendships Required Qualifications: - A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors - Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field - Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions - A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team Required Skills: Arboriculture Important Skills: Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science Benefits: A safety-first culture and professional workplace, Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment, Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories