Native Plant Nursery Internship- Sanibel, FL
Organization: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
Job Title: Native Plant Nursery Internship
Location: Sanibel, FL
Hours and Compensation: $200/week stipend & on-island housing provided
Position Dates (if applicable): May or June 2012, for a duration of six months.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2012
Organization Overview
Since incorporating in 1967, SCCF has acquired and preserved environmentally sensitive land on and around the islands. This land includes critical wildlife habitats, rare and unique subtropical plant communities, tidal wetlands, and freshwater wetlands along the Sanibel River. Without protection, many of these areas would have been lost to residential and commercial development, either directly or by fragmentation of habitat.
Over the years, with support of the community and visitors, we have:
- acquired over 1,800 acres of wildlife habitat;
- removed invasive, non-native plants and restored native vegetation;
- encouraged people to landscape for wildlife through our native plant nursery;
- introduced over 65,000 people a year to barrier island ecology;
- involved volunteers with sea turtle, nesting shorebird, plant propagation and other nature programs; and
- undertaken research on land and in our surrounding waters.
Description
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Native Plant Nursery seeks two energetic and hardworking interns to assist in day-to-day nursery operations as well as work with our landscape installation services. The Native Plant Nursery offers a unique working environment, as it is a non-profit retail nursery dedicated to landscaping for the improvement of native habitat and wildlife on and around Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
Responsibilities
Internship responsibilities will include all aspects of retail nursery operation and plant care, including watering, potting, pruning, weeding, plant propagation, landscape installation, and customer service. The internship offers the opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge about South Florida native plants and gain firsthand experience in all aspects of an environmentally-friendly nursery and landscaping business.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a strong interest in plants and conservation, preferably possessing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, biology, environmental science, ecology, or a related field. The intern should also be able to lift 50 pounds and be prepared to work outdoors in subtropical conditions, including hot temperatures, humidity, and insects.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter indicating your interest, resume, and references by email to: [email protected]; by mail to: Jenny Evans, SCCF, P.O. Box 839, Sanibel, FL 33957; or by fax to: (239) 472-6421.
