Development Internship
EThe beautiful Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, located on the shores of White Rock Lake in east Dallas, has a great opportunity for individuals interested in learning the world of non-profits and philanthropy. Job duties would include researching corporate community or foundation outreach and donor programs, preparing info for and writing some grants, collateral collection, attending relevant committee meetings and functions. Hours can vary during the workweek.
Submit resume Pam Carpenter pcarpenter@dallasarboretum.org.
Event Intern
Enthusiastic, detailed oriented individual to assist Director of Event Programming in public event/festival logistical set up and execution. Expected need is through November and about 24+ hours are needed. Must be able to work variable hours to include night concerts, weekend festivals and holidays. Ability to work outside for extended periods and lift 25lbs. Great opportunity for those who desire learning about event planning and logistical management.
Email rrogers@dallasarboretum.org
Public Relations Intern
Assist with writing media releases for events, educational classes, feature stories. Follow up with media sources to promote placement; assemble and mail press packets and coordinate media tours and live broadcasts. Update media contact database. Great writing skills, outgoing personality for persistent media relations and article placement and follow up.
Email tlendecker@dallasarboretum.org
Horticulture Trial Research Program Internship
The Dallas Arboretum is a 66 acre display garden. Plant Trial research is also conducted here and is in place to evaluate and introduce new annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and tropicals into the North Texas area. We do independent plant trials as well as conjunct research with All-America Selections, which is the oldest, international-independent testing organization in North America to evaluate seed grown flowers for introduction across the U.S.
Our Trial Research Program intern will assist the Research/Greenhouse Manager and staff with day to day general garden maintenance which includes weeding trial beds, watering, planting, and being able to lift 50 pounds. They will also assist with taking measurements, photographing trial material and will have a project that will be solely theirs to complete. Work will also be done assisting the Greenhouse Supervisor with propagation, greenhouse maintenance, and organization. Interns will also assist the Senior Horticulture Managerand staff in daily duties consisting of basic garden maintenance, fertilizing, watering, planting, and pruning. Interns will rotate around the garden, working in different areas with different supervisors gaining experience in the details of a botanical garden.
Someone who is passionate about plants and wants to expand their knowledge, has good organizational and time management skills, knows Microsoft Excel and Word Processes, and enjoys being outdoors would be great candidates.
Intern stipend is $9/hour for a 25 to 40 hour work week depending on time of year and work load.Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, resume, class schedule, availability, and list of interests and references to : Jenny Wegley, Research and Greenhouse Manager, Dallas Arboretum, 8617 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218, jwegley@dallasarboretum.org 214-515-6586 Internships are from April – July; December – March (Applications accepted all year)
Graphics Interns
Our Graphics Department is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill an unpaid intern graphics production artist position. Applicants should have a good eye for design and a working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Our internship program provides meaningful and challenging projects such as production skills to build press ready files and provides the opportunity to work on well-known publishing projects (magazines, newspapers & web design). Responsibilities include assisting the graphics production artist in creating layouts for ads, newsletters, signs and other different projects, editing digital images, performing simple art direction, compositing images and creating basic artwork. This is not a creative position, the intern must follow the Arboretum's style guide and be consistent in the look of ads, newsletters, website and all print and digital media.
Candidates will have at least Junior status and be working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with emphasis in Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design, Advertising or related degree .
Please submit your letter of interest via email and include your availability to work to: cmorrison@dallasarboretum.org
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