Arboriculture Internship at Bartlett Tree Experts in Barrington, IL

Summary: Bartlett Tree Experts is a 100+-year-old scientific tree and shrub care company, seeking a Summer Internship for individuals interested in arboriculture. As an Arboriculture Intern, you will gain practical field experience in tree and shrub care, learning various skills while working alongside professional arborists. 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: Pruning, Rigging, Cabling, bracing Important Skills: Tree identification, Insect, disease management, Soil sampling Nice-to-Have Skills: Record-keeping, Client relations, Willingness to learn, Positive attitude, Teamwork 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