Summer Horticultural Internship

At Landscape Services, we take pride in shaping the natural beauty of MU's campus, transforming it into the Mizzou Botanic Garden-a vibrant, inspiring environment for students, faculty, and visitors alike. Our dedicated team of arborists, designers, and gardeners work together to cultivate and maintain the stunning landscapes that make MU not just a place of learning, but a place to thrive. From preserving mature trees to creating exciting new garden designs, we are committed to making the campus a dynamic and enjoyable space for everyone.

The Summer Horticultural Internship at Mizzou offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all Landscape Services divisions, including turf and irrigation, landscape construction, horticulture, and arbor care. Interns will rotate through various teams, working with experienced staff and certified professionals, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in landscape maintenance and design on the over 1,200-acre Mizzou campus, which is also a registered botanical garden.

The Francis quadrangle, in the historic center of campus, is the one of the most photographed lawn in the state. We have 18 specialty gardens, native plant areas, lawns, extensive tree canopy, recreation spaces and tree trails.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the maintenance of lawns, specialty gardens, native plant areas, tree trails, and recreation spaces.
• Assist with turf care, mowing, irrigation, and tree work, including arbor care and maintenance of the extensive tree canopy.
• Work with the in-house designer to evaluate new planting sites and perform cost estimation.
• Engage in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for both turf and landscape areas.
• Develop plant identification skills through hands-on experience.
• Provide support for events and participate in projects across the landscape service divisions.
• Visit and learn from the athletic and golf programs to broaden your exposure to different horticultural practices.

Additional Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in a registered botanical garden and historic landscape.
• Work with a professional and certified team in a vibrant college town near the state capital.
• Opportunity to network with industry professionals and expand your career in horticulture.
  

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

A job offer for this position is contingent on passing a physical examination to determine if the candidate possesses the physical capabilities necessary to perform the essential functions.

• High School graduate or an equivalent combination of education and experience, from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired, is necessary.
• Ability on a daily basis to:
  • Shovel snow, climb ladders and operate heavy, power-operated mowing and snow removal equipment
  • Grasp, lift, carry and set down heavy objects (50-75 lbs.)
• A valid driver's license may be required for certain positions.

• Previous gardening experience or coursework in horticulture, turf care, or landscape design is preferred.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, and able to handle the physically demanding nature of landscape construction and tree work.
• A valid driver's license which will allow the legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri is required; however, a personal vehicle is not necessary.
  

Salary: $16.50 per hour

University Title: Temporary Crafts and Service

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Submit your application by March 1, 2024, for priority consideration!

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.