Cactus and Succulent Society of America Desert Collections Intern

h1bAbout Us/b/h1pAt The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law./pp/ph1bThe Huntington/b/h1pFounded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences./pp/ph1bThe Culture/b/h1pHere we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond.  Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and spanmethodologies. /span/pp/ppspanspanAt The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity./span/span/pullipspanspanbIntellectual Curiosity: /bKnowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture./span/span/p/lilipspanspanbCollaboration: /bTeamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community./span/span/p/lilipspanspanbStewardship: /bWe are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community./span/span/p/lilipspanspanbBelonging: /bWe strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection./span/span/p/lilipspanspanbIntegrity: /bWe value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles./span/span/p/li/ulp/ph2/h2p style="text-align:inherit"/ph1bJob Description/b/h1h2/h2pbAbout the Role /b/ppThe Huntington is pleased to host the Cactus and Succulent Society of America Desert Collections Internship in the summer of 2025.  This internship will focus on the Desert Collections, with an emphasis on planting the new installations in the Desert Garden. The intern will report to the Associate Director of Botanical Collections, Conservation and Research, but will work under the direct supervision of the Desert Garden Manager and Curator of Desert Collections. The position will work no more than 32 hours per week and have a duration between 5-8 weeks, with a flexible start date./pp/ppS/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach. /pp/ppbEssential Duties/b/pullipAssists Curator of Desert Collections and Desert Garden Manager, under direct supervision, by watering, grooming, mulching, and replanting.  /p/lilipAssists Curator of Desert Collections or Succulent Plant Propagator by transplanting, grooming, fertilizing, and weeding in the Desert Collections Nurseries./p/lilipMust adhere to written safety policy, following all precautions and directions in use of equipment and chemicals./p/lilipMust complete a one-page final report and give a brief presentation to the CSSA Board of Directors at the conclusion of the internship./p/lilipMay be asked to assist with inventory or data entry related to the Desert Collections./p/lilipMay be asked to perform duties in other areas of the Huntington Botanical Gardens as needed./p/lilipOther duties as assigned./p/li/ulp/ppbCandidate Requirements and Experience /b/ppKnowledge, skills, and abilities:/pullipMust be currently enrolled in a college-level program studying Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Design, or related field./p/lilipMust be able to work independently without constant supervision./p/lilipKnowledge of cacti and succulents a plus./p/lilipExperience working with plants is essential./p/lilipExperience with horticulture and plant propagation preferred./p/lilipPreference given to current students or recent graduates./p/li/ulp/ppbWorking Conditions  /b/ppWork will be primarily outdoors, split between the Desert Collections Nursery and the Desert Garden.  Garden work will require awareness and avoidance of potential hazards inherent in a public garden.  Appropriate attire for the tasks assigned may include long pants and sleeves, close-toed, sturdy shoes and hat. Gloves and tools will be provided./pp/ppbCompensation amp; Benefits/b/ppWe provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:/pullipspanPay Rate: $17.00/hr./span/p/lilipspanDiscounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants/span/p/lilipspanAccess to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions/span/p/lilipspanFree passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds/span/p/li/ulp/ppbThe Application Process/b/ppPlease submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment. /ppYou will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application./pp/pp/p