Part-Time Pollinator and Bird Garden, and Natural Lands Assistant

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Join our intensive 56-week fellowship program and gain hands-on experience working with award-winning gardens while advancing Penn State#39;s land grant mission./pp/ppbProgram Structure/b/ppThis immersive fellowship consists of btwo 28-week intensive phases with a mandatory 10-week break between phases/b, allowing you to gain seasonal experience across a full year while having time to process learning and potentially pursue additional training or rest./pp/ppbCompensation:/b Up to $20/hour based on experience and qualifications/pp/ppbAbout The Arboretum at Penn State/b/ppThe Arboretum is a living laboratory spanning 370 acres at the heart of Penn State#39;s campus. Our team manages both the renowned 30-acre H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens and 340 acres of natural lands, providing daily inspiration through beauty, purpose, and nature-based connection. We host over 200 educational programs and events annually, recently enhanced by the opening of the Palmer Museum of Art—an $85M LEED-certified facility that beautifully integrates art, science, and nature./pp/ppbThe Pollinator and Bird Garden/b/ppOur crown jewel is the 3.5-acre Pollinator and Bird Garden (PBG), opened in 2021. This internationally recognized garden has won architectural design awards for landscape sustainability and sets new standards for ecologically-centered management. Designed by Emmanuel Didier of Didier Design Studio (Fort Collins, Colorado) with planting design by Claudia West of Phyto Studio (Arlington, Virginia), and developed in collaboration with Matt Wallace of Lake Flato Architects, the Center for Pollinator Research, and Penn State experts, it creates beautiful, research-backed habitats for pollinators and birds while serving as a model for sustainable practices./pp/ppbWhat You#39;ll Do/b/ppbCore Responsibilities/b/pullibMaster sustainable landscape management/b through hands-on care of diverse native plantings including bulbs, grasses, perennials, and woody plants across naturalized and managed garden settings/lilibExecute seasonal horticultural operations/b including planting, pruning, cutting back, dividing, and transplanting in both ornamental and research contexts/lilibMonitor and maintain the award-winning Pollinator and Bird Garden/b, tracking plant performance, hardscape conditions, and research elements while contributing to ongoing data collection/lilibConduct integrated pest management/b through regular scouting, risk assessment, and environmentally responsible intervention strategies/lilibManage irrigation and plant establishment/b, ensuring optimal plant health through targeted watering and monitoring protocols/lilibLead volunteer teams/b in meaningful conservation work, developing your skills in team management, education, and community engagement/lilibCollaborate on restoration projects/b across garden, prairie, and forest ecosystems while supporting educational programming/lilibDocument and analyze/b daily operations, seasonal patterns, and long-term trends using the PBG Management Toolkit and professional reporting standards/li/ulp/ppbProfessional Development Opportunities/b/ppThis apprenticeship goes beyond daily operations to build your career foundation through:/pullibOn-campus professional development sessions/b with industry experts and Penn State faculty/lilibField trips/b to leading botanical gardens, conservation organizations, and sustainable landscape projects/lilibNetworking opportunities/b with professionals in public horticulture, landscape architecture, and environmental science/lilibMentorship/b from experienced horticulturists and the Director of Horticulture and Operations/lilibResearch participation/b in ongoing pollinator and ecosystem studies/li/ulp/ppbWhat We#39;re Looking For/b/ppbEssential Qualities/b/pullibPassion for sustainable, biodiverse horticulture/b and eagerness to learn ecosystem-based practices/lilibCollaborative spirit/b with strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse teams and public audiences/lilibPhysical readiness/b for outdoor work involving standing, kneeling, and walking for extended periods in varying weather conditions/lilibTechnical aptitude/b with hand tools, power equipment, and Microsoft Office 365 Suite/lilibSelf-motivation/b balanced with ability to follow direction and work independently/lilibFlexibility/b for early morning starts (7:00 AM) and occasional weekend work to support natural lands volunteer sessions/li/ulp/ppbPreferred Background/b/pullibDegree/b in horticulture, forestry, landscape management, plant science, agriculture, or related field, OR/lilibHigh school diploma plus 2#43; years/b of relevant work experience managing landscapes, gardens or natural lands on a comprehensive level, OR/lilibEquivalent combination/b of education and experience/li/ulp/ppbSpecial consideration/b will be given to candidates who can articulate how this fellowship aligns with their career goals in sustainable landscape management and demonstrate introductory experience with diverse plant care./pp/ppbApplication Requirements/b/ppbApply online at:/b https://hr.psu.edu/careersbr /bPosition:/b REQ_0000070141 Pollinator and Bird Garden, and Natural Lands Assistantbr /bApplication Deadline:/b 8/29/2025/pp/ppbRequired Materials/b/ppbCover letter/b specifically addressing how this fellowship will advance your career goals in sustainable landscape management bCurrent resume or CV/b highlighting relevant experience and education/ppFor application assistance, visit: a href="https://hr.psu.edu/content/frequently-asked-questions-careers" target="_blank"https://hr.psu.edu/content/frequently-asked-questions-careers/a/pp style="text-align:inherit"span style="color:#ffffff" /span/pp style="text-align:left"bBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES/b/pThis position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. 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