College Intern - Horticulture

Perform entry level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training in various offices throughout the City. Perform assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance. Specific activities vary by department. Work is performed under direct supervision.

This internship is with the Parks and Recreation Department located at Hollis Garden 702 E. Orange Street in Lakeland, FL. Interns will work a maximum of 30 hours a week. This internship begins in late January.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree seeking program in an accredited college or university in Horticulture or any field related to the area of internship.

Required: A Resumé is required for consideration for this position.

• Must be willing to spend time outside
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with supervisor, co- workers, other City employees and the general public
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards
• The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.