Foresting the Future Intern
Bentonville, AR
Part Time
Student (College)
The Peel Compton Foundation is now accepting resumes for the Foresting the Future Internship. The ideal candidate will have an interest in horticulture, forestry, and/or arboriculture with a passion for Nature, Education, Recreation and Preservation.
The Peel Compton Foundation is a premiere and growing nonprofit organization, located in Bentonville, AR. The Peel Compton Foundation owns and operates the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, Compton Gardens & Arboretum, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, and Osage Park. The uniting mission for these diverse properties is to connect the community through nature, education, recreation and preservation. The Peel Compton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Foresting the Future is a tree planting initiative with the purpose of enhancing the tree canopy and beautifying Northwest Arkansas through the following initiatives:
You'll join a top-notch team, facilitate the evaluation of Foresting the Future tree program. This includes assessment of previous tree plantings throughout Northwest Arkansas. Placing an emphasis on established tree general health, tree growth rate, validate accurate tree placement in tree plotting software, evaluate tree mortality rate, and propose future tree planting sites. As well as proposing social media content to help establish a stronger presence for Foresting the Future platform.
General Responsibilities:
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, controls and machines; reach with hands and arms; speak; hear; stoop; kneel and crouch.
The Peel Compton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Please submit Resume and Cover Letter stating why you would be a good candidate for this internship.
The Peel Compton Foundation is a premiere and growing nonprofit organization, located in Bentonville, AR. The Peel Compton Foundation owns and operates the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, Compton Gardens & Arboretum, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, and Osage Park. The uniting mission for these diverse properties is to connect the community through nature, education, recreation and preservation. The Peel Compton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Foresting the Future is a tree planting initiative with the purpose of enhancing the tree canopy and beautifying Northwest Arkansas through the following initiatives:
- Street, park, and trail plantings for beautification in strategic, high priority areas
- Community tree giveaways for residents to plant and maintain
- Planting in neighborhoods with little to no tree canopy for overall regional tree canopy growth
You'll join a top-notch team, facilitate the evaluation of Foresting the Future tree program. This includes assessment of previous tree plantings throughout Northwest Arkansas. Placing an emphasis on established tree general health, tree growth rate, validate accurate tree placement in tree plotting software, evaluate tree mortality rate, and propose future tree planting sites. As well as proposing social media content to help establish a stronger presence for Foresting the Future platform.
General Responsibilities:
- Evaluate current tree planting for general health, growth rate, and mortality rate
- Update and validate current tree placement in tree plotting software
- Propose future tree planting sites
- Enhance social media and website platform for Foresting the Future
- Provide a presentation upon conclusion of internship
- Summer intern. Duration of internship will be 10-12 weeks.
- Self-motivated, can work independently, preference to work outdoors
- Passion for horticulture, forestry, and/or arboriculture
- Willingness to learn Tree Plotter software
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
- Successfully pass a background check and drug screening
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Must be currently enrolled at a college or university
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, controls and machines; reach with hands and arms; speak; hear; stoop; kneel and crouch.
The Peel Compton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Please submit Resume and Cover Letter stating why you would be a good candidate for this internship.
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