Arboriculture Internship

About the role

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a 2027 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. The internship provides hands‑on training and the opportunity to develop a career in arboriculture.

Responsibilities

• Learn and safely perform various arboriculture tasks, including pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, root‑collar excavations, and removals.
• Maintain and operate equipment such as hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Gain an understanding of integrated pest‑management programs and conduct property inspections.
• Identify trees, insects, and diseases; participate in management and treatment activities.
• Perform soil sampling and related analyses.
• Complete record‑keeping, report writing, and client‑relations duties.
• Participate in safety and training meetings; develop professional relationships and friendships.

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi‑disciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Safety‑first culture and professional workplace.
• Company‑provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
• Access to training, continuing‑education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.

Schedule

• 8–12‑week internship, 40 hours per week.
• Generally starts in May; start and end dates are flexible based on availability.