Fall 2021 Internship Opportunity
Greenhouse Assistants, unpaid
Montgomery Hall
Internship Summary:
The NIU Montgomery Greenhouse is looking for three plant loving, hardworking interns for fall 2021. The position at the greenhouse will require you to roll your sleeves up, get dirty, and assist in all aspects of maintenance in the greenhouse. If you love manual labor, rewarding hard work, and prefer your nails to have soil underneath them, then this is the position for you!
· Internship hours are every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1 to 4 pm.
· Start week of August 23 through week of December 3 2021
Why intern at the greenhouse?
Earn 1-3 credits from hands-on experience with the greenhouse (BIOS 490 or ENVS 492) as your classroom! What could be better than learning about amazing plants and greenhouse management in a warm greenhouse throughout the dead of winter? You will gain invaluable knowledge about how to care for plants that will strengthen your resume as well as your own green thumb.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Handling plants: seeding, propagation, transplanting, pruning, watering, and fertilization.
· General maintenance of the greenhouse: weeding, cleaning up plant material, cleaning dirty pots and trays.
· Community outreach: partnering with organizations on campus for plant sales and other events.
· Public speaking: give tours of the greenhouse to prospecting and current students.
Requirements:
· Enrolled as an NIU student.
· Majoring in Biological Sciences or Environmental Studies.
· Able to pass a background check.
· Ability to lift 25 pounds.
· Dedicate 9-10 hours/week for internship credit
· Greenhouse experience not necessary.
· Energetic and able to work alone, follow directions, and problem solve.
· Some weekend availability preferred.
*Accepting applications on a rolling basis*
For more questions about the position or to apply, send a letter of interest to:
BIOS students contact: Lynn Schmitz / lschmitz2@niu.edu
ENVS students contact: Melissa Burlingame / mburlingame@niu.edu
COVID-19 precautions will be mandatory while working in greenhouse at all times
