Arboriculture Internship at Bartlett Tree Experts in Nashville, TN

Summary: Bartlett Tree Experts is a 100+-year-old scientific tree and shrub care company, and they are seeking an Arboriculture Intern for a Summer Internship. This role offers practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care, where interns will learn various aspects of arboriculture while working alongside experienced 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: - 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, Tree identification, Pest management Important Skills: Pruning, Equipment operation Nice-to-Have Skills: Willingness to learn 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