SALARY: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT $18.50/HOUR GRADUATE STUDENT $19.00/HOUR

Closing Date: 11/21/2025

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university; or at a technical school taking college-level courses. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT $18.50/HOUR GRADUATE STUDENT $19.00/HOUR

Position Summary:

The Alachua County Arboriculture Program is offering a paid internship for students to learn about the County Arboriculture Program and tree planting and tree mitigation efforts around the county. This position is typically limited to 6 months, and would assist the Program during our busiest seasons. Interns gain valuable hands-on experience planting trees, pruning young trees for structure, assisting with volunteers and special events, as well as helping with routine tree maintenance. An intern in this position would become familiar with the planning and operational requirements to develop or implement a tree planting program, in addition to best management practices for tree cultivation. An intern in this position would also earn necessary work experience towards their Arborist Certification eligibility. Hours are between 10 to 20 hours a week and includes some weekdays and weekends for volunteer tree planting events. The work is often weather dependent. The internship requires a minimum shift of 6 hour per workday. Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process. Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST TDD (352) 491-4431 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.