Arboriculture Internship
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Learning and safely performing different aspects of arboriculture, including Pruning, Rigging, Cabling and bracing, Root collar excavations, Removals, Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
- Gaining an understanding of integrated pest management programs, including Property inspections, Tree identification, Insect and disease identification and management, Soil sampling
- Record-keeping, report writing, and client relations
- Participating in safety and training meetings and developing professional relationships and friendships
Requirements
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
A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Commensurate with experience
Skills
N/A
Benefits
Safety-first culture and professional workplace
Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
Pay
Competitive compensation
Schedule
8-12 weeks, 40 hours per week
Generally starts in May (start and end dates are flexible based on your availability)
Contact
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
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.
Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Chambersburg PA Internships
Internships available from 4/27/2026