Jobs, internships, scholarships, etc. of interest to Cornell's horticulture community.
Send postings to Wendy Wirth: waw3@cornell.edu
See also: CALS career development and the Career Opportunities bulletin board, 'garden level' in the Plant Science Building.
Co-Grower Brook Farm Project in New Paltz, N.Y. [posted 11/11/2008]
Position available for 2009 to work closely with existing co-grower and a mentor with 15 years farming experience on 70-acre farm. 5 acres produce vegetables for a 100+ member CSA and local restaurants plus chickens, pigs, and beef for meat. Position includes a modest salary plus room and board. Contact Susan Mitchell or Dan Guenther at 845-255-1052 or email brookfarm@hvi.net.
Horticulturist and Horticultural Technician/Project Coordinator [posted 11/11/2008]
Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, Iowa. More information.
Cornell Plantations internships [posted 10/16/2008, expired 2/13/2009]
Exclusively for currently enrolled or accepted Cornell University students. Twelve week internship starting May 26 finishing August 14, 2009. 2 education interns; 4 gardener interns and 3 natural areas interns. All positions earn $9.00 an hour. More information.
Greenhouse grower, Dickman Farms, Auburn, N.Y. [posted 10/9/2008]
Section grower to maintain liners and finished annuals and perennials in an environmentally controlled greenhouse to ensure their healthy, safe and attractive condition including chemical applications, fertilizing, watering, pruning and general plant maintenance. Pesticide applicator license required. Associates degree in horticulture and two years experience preferred. More info: 315-253-3030 ext.103 or dave@dickmanfarms.com