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As an Arboriculture Intern, you will work alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. With services including pruning, insect and disease management, soil care and fertilization, and cabling and bracing, we strive to keep trees healthy and beautiful.

Overview:
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a Summer Internship with Bartlett Tree Experts!  As an Arboriculture Intern, you will work alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on training. Our Summer Internships are 8-12 weeks, 40 hours per week, and generally, start in May (start and end dates are flexible based on your availability). Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation, as well as:<ul><li>A safety-first culture and professional workplace</li><li>Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment</li><li>Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories</li></ul>To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeatbartlett/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">@LifeatBartlett</a>.Responsibilities:
As an Arboriculture Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of scientific tree and shrub care, while exploring different facets of this rewarding industry. Your internship may provide the following hands-on experience:<ul><li>Learning and safely performing different aspects of arboriculture, including:<ul><li>Pruning</li><li>Rigging</li><li>Cabling and bracing</li><li>Root collar excavations</li><li>Removals</li><li>Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)</li></ul></li><li>Gaining an understanding of integrated pest management programs, including: <ul><li>Property inspections</li><li>Tree identification</li><li>Insect and disease identification and management</li><li>Soil sampling</li><li>Record-keeping, report writing, and client relations</li></ul></li><li>Participating in safety and training meetings and developing professional relationships and friendships</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors</li><li>Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field</li><li>Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions</li><li>A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team</li></ul> About Us Bartlett Tree Experts is a 100+-year-old scientific tree and shrub care company with over 140 offices in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. Built on family values and the pursuit of scientific tree care, we are proud of the quality of our work, level of service, award-winning safety record, and, most of all, our people. With services including pruning, insect and disease management, soil care and fertilization, and cabling and bracing, we strive to keep trees healthy and beautiful.  The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. Location : Name:
Chesapeake

Location : State/Province:
VA

Category:
Internships

Latest Post Date: englishcareers:
3/5/2026

Type:
Intern

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arboriculture Internship

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Arboriculture

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The Housing & Neighborhood Prevention Director's Office supports the entire department through planning, coordination, and strategy development and ensures we are continually striving to achieve our mission by obtaining and maintaining needed funds; managing and accounting for all funding; hiring and managing staff effectively; communicating to stakeholders; providing IT tools to accomplish our work; and engaging volunteers and other community resources. The Compliance and Development Officer ensures that federal, state, and local housing regulatory and compliance issues are addressed and is responsible for writing the Department's Five-Year Consolidated Strategic Plan for the Department.Duties may include;* Schedule stakeholder meetings* Plan public meetings and make presentations* Prepare and monitor recipient contracts* Research and make changes to the Federal requirements' language* Review and write sections of the plan* Provide administrative support as neededApplication Deadline:May 29th 2026.Schedule & Hours:Candidates will work 10-15 hours per week with flexibility to the students schedule. The applicant is responsible to provide their own housing and transportation to and from work during the internship.Expected Duration:Summer 2026Required Education:Candidates pursuing a degree, preferably graduate level, in acquisitions or project management, political science, law, strategic and urban planning, or closely related field.* Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled student (in an associate's, bachelor's, master's degree or PhD program) and be in good academic standing as determined by the school, college, or university.Ideal Candidate / Preferences:* Research methods coursework desired.* Strong technical, analytical, and narrative writing skills.* Ability to work independently.* Confident interpersonal skills.* Community-oriented.* Knowledge of local/state/federal government regulations ideal.Required Attachments:Please include Cover letter, resume, transcripts, and one-page narrative: Why do you want this internship? What are your career goals? What do you know about Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation?.

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