Ornamental Arborist Intern

Founded in 1799, PEM is the countrys oldest continuously operating museum.

Its mission is to enrich lives by broadening perspectives on both the self and the world.

The museums renowned collection spans global and historical works, including American, Asian, Maritime, Oceanic, Native American, and African art.

PEM's campus features 24 historic structures, such as Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old Chinese house.

The PEM campus is an accredited arboretum, showcasing a diverse collection of trees and plants, including a 100+ year old Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica).

The museums gardens and green spaces reflect horticultural efforts from the 17th century to today and cover 4.1 acres in the downtown area and McIntire Historic District of Salem, MA.

An additional 5.3-acre campus in Rowley, MA is home to PEMs James B.

and Mary Lou Hawkes Collection Center and its associated grounds.

Among its many features, select gardens function as certified wildlife habitats, providing a serene environment for local fauna in an urban environment, including the expansive 5,000-square-foot Museum Expansion Garden.

As well as, the Ropes Mansion Garden, with its charming colonial revival design, where visitors can wander through an array of beautifully landscaped annual beds amounting to more than 5,000 individual plantings.

OVERVIEW As an Ornamental Arborist Intern, you will immerse yourself in an engaging 12-week spring program emphasizing hands-on experiences in the fascinating field of arboriculture.

This opportunity is specially designed for students and early career professionals eager to deepen their understanding and skills.

Throughout the program, you will benefit from valuable on-the-job training and dedicated mentorship from the experienced staff at the Peabody Essex Museum.

In this role, you will gain practical experience by engaging in various arboriculture and horticulture tasks across the Peabody Essex Museum Arboretum campus.

Your responsibilities may include pruning, field assistance, arboretum record-keeping, IPM logging, tree health assessments, and historical research.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse landscapes that range from the 17th to the 21st century, each with its own style and maintenance requirements.

Moreover, you will work closely in small groups with volunteers and employees, gaining insights into teamwork and leadership while supporting special events and various educational programs.

This internship not only enhances your hands-on skills but also allows you to contribute to the community and learn the art and science of horticulture and arboriculture in a vibrant and dynamic setting.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Perform duties as directed, including planting, trimming, pruning, field assistance, and soil improvements of gardens and landscapes Work with the Manager and Arborist to devise an assessment of the tree and woody shrub health maintenance needs on campus.

This may involve inspecting for signs of safety hazard...