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Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate pruning skills using CODIT philosophy and assist in formative pruning of the Arboretum's plant collection.
• Participates in weekly educational session for interns and completes project.
• Learn practical nursery digging concepts, proper planting techniques and turf care basics.
• Learn to safely operate and maintain gasoline-powered equipment.
• Take part in watering plants and containers.
• Learn to properly identify weeds and implement control methods.
• Supervise weekly Horticulture volunteers.
• Help with snow removal and horticulture projects days.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A strong academic background
in horticulture, environmental studies or closely related field preferred. Ability and willingness: to communicate with Arboretum visitors; to work
independently and as part of a team; and to work in all weather conditions. Ability to lift at least 25 lbs is required together with a valid driver's license.
A full background check will be undertaken for the successful applicant.

Important Note: In addition to the online application, applicants will be required to provide the following supporting documents:
Cover letter/Letter of intent
Three letters of recommendation
College transcripts

The supporting documents may be uploaded with the online application (uploads are limited to 3 documents) or they may be sent or emailed directly
to:

Jan McFarlan, Assistant Director of Education
Morris Arboretum
100 East Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Email: jlm@upenn.edu

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Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.