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Love gardening, but don't have the time or space at home? Does working outdoors sound great after being stuck inside for the last year? Want to work in a friendly and safe environment with a team of professional horticulturists who love to share their knowledge? Do you only have minimal knowledge, but a drive to learn more about horticulture in a truly incredible setting?

Look no further than Reeves-Reed Arboretum, a public arboretum and historic former estate located in Summit, New Jersey. We are seeking a Seasonal Garden Assistant to work 15-30 hours per week. Hours and days are flexible to suit your needs, within reason, and candidates need only be familiar with basic gardening techniques. Our staff is fully vaccinated and you will have the comfort of being as socially distanced as you see fit. Apply now to add this prestigious arboretum experience to your resume!

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic knowledge of plant material and horticulture techniques
  - Horticultural or Environmental education or certification will help demonstrate this basic knowledge, OR
  - Current enrollment in classes related to these fields
• The ability to safely operate hand tools and power equipment, including line trimmers and backpack blowers
• Ability to perform heavy, physical labor (lift 50 lbs.) in all weather conditions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with volunteers and interact with the public
• Strong communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Must be 18 or older

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Watering of new plantings and nursery stock
• Invasive removal
• Planting display beds and native ecosystem restoration
• Weeding, edging, and mulching flower beds
• Trail Maintenance and rebuilding
• Propagation of historic tree specimens
• Pond maintenance
• Ambassador of the Arboretum in a public setting

HOURS and COMPENSATION:

• This is a temporary part-time position
• 15-30 hours per week; some weekend days required
• $12-$13.50 per hour depending upon experience ($2,500 cap)

Email a resume to: j.frascinella@reeves-reedarboretum.org.

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is looking for "Arboretum Ambassadors" to welcome visitors to our historic Wisner House on some Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Ambassadors are responsible for:

• Opening and closing the Wisner House to the public on Saturdays and Sundays (apart from when the house is closed for an event.)
• Welcoming guests, answering questions, handing out maps and other materials.
• Monitoring the art exhibit in the Wisner House Gallery.

Ambassadors are not expected to work every weekend since the position is typically shared.

This opportunity is open to adults, college students and high school students entering their junior or senior year.

Please contact Trish Cassin at t.cassin@reeves-reedarboretum.org or by phone at 908-273-8787 ext. 1616. 

Do you scour Google Images and Pinterest for new and creative decorating ideas? Do you have a passion for flower arrangements and interior decorating? Do you want experience on your résumé to help you with a floral design career or retail display jobs? Then RRA wants you to join our holiday decorating team!

Working under the skilled guidance of Deputy Director of Horticulture, Julieanne Frascinella, help prepare for RRA's annual holiday extravaganza. From decorating Wisner Houseinside and outside, creating winter displays in flower pots and garden beds, to creating unique centerpieces and wreaths to sell in our holiday garden shop, you'll have tons of opportunities to unleash your imagination!

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is a non-profit organization located on an historic estate in Summit, NJ, with 13 acres of gardens and woodland trails. As part of our fundraising strategy we will have Breakfast with Santa on December 4 and our very popular Festival of Trees on Sunday, December 12.

Don't miss this awesome opportunity to be a part of Reeves-Reed Arboretum!

What you will get out of this internship:

• Basic and intermediate floral design techniques
• Introduction to "Hortcouture"
• A professional recommendation at the completion of your internship based on performance

Responsibilities:

• Sort and prepare supplies, tools, and decorations
• Workshop set-up and take-down, holiday shop set-up and take-down
• Daily workshop clean-up (scrubbing buckets, sweeping floors, wiping tables, taking out trash, etc.)
• Assist in processing of all fresh materials, including harvesting of fresh materials from Arboretum grounds using proper pruning techniques
• Assist in floral builds, creating centerpieces, decorating wreaths, and other items for sale
• Installation of decorations on grounds
• Assist in customer service during the Festival of Trees
• Tracking sales and price points

Requirements:

• No experience necessary but appreciated
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and to work outdoors in all weather conditions (we'll try to keep you dry!)
• Access to reliable transportation
• Great multi-tasker, innovative, creative thinking, self-motivated
• Outgoing with a good sense of humor (excellent taste in music a bonus!)
• Passion for floral design and an eye for interior decorating and setting a scene
• Handy with a hammer, staple gun, ladder work, as well as pruners, glue guns and spray paint
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must possess a willingness to work well with others in a respectful manner, and a desire to learn all there is to know about RRA

Time Commitment: Internship spans the fall, with intense concentration immediately following Thanksgiving and early December; moderate time investment in early November, minimal time investment in September and October. Some Sunday work may be required. Interns must be available a minimum of 8-10 hours a week from November 25-December 13.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity.

Please forward resume and/or portfolio to Julieanne Frascinella at j.frascinella@reeves-reedarboretum.org or contact her at 908-273-8787 ext. 1919 or to Trish Cassin, Volunteer Coordinator at t.cassin@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Love gardening, but don't have the time or space at home? Does working outdoors sound great after being stuck inside for the last year? Want to work in a friendly and safe environment with a team of professional horticulturists who love to share their knowledge? Do you only have minimal knowledge, but a drive to learn more about horticulture in a truly incredible setting?

Look no further than Reeves-Reed Arboretum, a public arboretum and historic former estate located in Summit, New Jersey. We are seeking a Seasonal Garden Assistant to work 15-30 hours per week. Hours and days are flexible to suit your needs, within reason, and candidates need only be familiar with basic gardening techniques. Our staff is fully vaccinated and you will have the comfort of being as socially distanced as you see fit. Apply now to add this prestigious arboretum experience to your resume!

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic knowledge of plant material and horticulture techniques
  - Horticultural or Environmental education or certification will help demonstrate this basic knowledge, OR
  - Current enrollment in classes related to these fields
• The ability to safely operate hand tools and power equipment, including line trimmers and backpack blowers
• Ability to perform heavy, physical labor (lift 50 lbs.) in all weather conditions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with volunteers and interact with the public
• Strong communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Must be 18 or older

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Watering of new plantings and nursery stock
• Invasive removal
• Planting display beds and native ecosystem restoration
• Weeding, edging, and mulching flower beds
• Trail Maintenance and rebuilding
• Propagation of historic tree specimens
• Pond maintenance
• Ambassador of the Arboretum in a public setting

HOURS and COMPENSATION:

• This is a temporary part-time position
• 15-30 hours per week; some weekend days required
• $12-$13.50 per hour depending upon experience ($2,500 cap)

Email a resume to: j.frascinella@reeves-reedarboretum.org.

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is looking for an event planning intern. 

Description:

This position will work directly with the Arboretum Office Manager and Executive Director. Interns may be working on any, or all, of the following events:

• The development of a new program, Tea on the Terrace, a recurring daytime summer event with responsibility for research, development, budget and marketing.
• Management of Sounds of a Summer Night concert series, which consists of 3-4 evening performances on the grounds of the Arboretum.
• Preparation, marketing and PR materials for the Arboretum's biggest fundraiser, Art in the Garden. Knowledge of Publisher would be a plus, since this intern will also be working on the design and ad placement in the event's journal.

Interns should be comfortable assisting in the planning and executing of fundraising and special events, creating and distributing marketing flyers, posters and invitations and interacting and communicating with vendors, guests, board members, and staff.

Qualifications:

• College level student, preferred major Communications, Marketing/Public Relations, Non-Profit Management, Event Planning
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Time Commitment: Hours are flexible but prefer Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday, between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Occasional evening hours may be required for special events.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity.

How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Trish Cassin, Volunteer Coordinator at t.cassin@reeves-reedarboretum.org.

Reeves-Reed Arboretum
165 Hobart Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901 908.273.8787 x1616

Description:

This intern will function as an educational educator and Arboretum ambassador working directly with the Education and Environmental Education staff and the general public. Duties and responsibilities will likely include:

• Greeting visitors at the Stackhouse Education Center
• Supporting Environmental Educators during weekend children's programs and events
• Assisting with lesson development, craft preparation, etc.
• Running seasonal story times, educational activities, and outdoor adventures
• Other tasks as necessary

Qualifications:

• College level student, preferred Education or Environmental Studies major, but not mandatory
• Experience working with children ages 3 to 10
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and with others

Time Commitment: Hours are flexible but prefer 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays and some Sundays.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity.

How to Apply:  Please send cover letter and resume to Trish Cassin, Volunteer Coordinator at t.cassin@reeves-reedarboretum.org.

Reeves-Reed Arboretum
165 Hobart Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901 908.273.8787 x1616

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