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Job Opportunities - Temporary & Seasonal

 

Position:                             Landscape and Horticulture Intern

 

Pay Rate:                            $10.00 Per Hour DOQ

 

Contact:                              Brian Voelker, Public Works Management Analyst

                                            651.458.2847

 

Application Deadline:        Monday, March 22, 2010

 

Position Qualifications: The City of Cottage Grove is looking for conscientious, hard-working individuals to assist the city operating departments with landscaping and horticultural design projects.  The persons selected for this position would be expected to design and manage the construction of landscaping projects, both large and small.  The persons would also perform physical labor related to horticulture, plantings and landscaping projects throughout the city.  It is preferred that candidates have knowledge of landscape design and aesthetics. 

Minimum requirements for this position include: enrolled in a two or four-year Landscape Architect or Horticulture college level program. 

Hours: Full-time seasonal position during the summer with the possibility of part-time hours during the rest of the year.  This is a training program intended to provide the full array of design, construction and maintenance competencies required of professional positions in their field.  Interns will complete maintenance and construction projects manually.  Some projects will require physical exertion.  Interns will also complete landscape design and project management.

Complete application packets are available at Cottage Grove Public Works, 8635 West Point Douglas Road South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016. To be considered for a position, applicants must complete and submit a full City Application Packet by March 22, 2010. Additional information is available by calling Brian A. Voelker at (651) 458-2847. Click here for an application.

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Position:                             Forester and Natural Resources Intern

 

Pay Rate:                            $8.00 - 10.00 per Hour DOQ

 

Contact:                              Brian Voelker, Public Works Management Analyst

                                            651.458.2847

 

Application Deadline:        Monday, March 22, 2010

 

Position Qualifications: The City of Cottage Grove is looking for conscientious, hard-working individuals to assist the city operating departments with tree inspection and forestry operations.  The persons selected for this position would be expected to assist in the in the management and prevention of Emerald Ash Borer disease and assist the City Forester with various projects, both large and small.  The persons would also perform physical labor related to horticulture, plantings and landscaping projects throughout the city.  Preferable candidates will have knowledge of forestry and natural resources. 

Minimum requirements for this position include: enrolled in a two or four-year Forestry or Natural Resource college level program. 

Hours: Full-time seasonal position during the summer with the possibility of part-time hours during the rest of the year.  This is a training program intended to provide a full array of tree maintenance, inspection, and tree care competencies required of professional positions in their field.  Interns will complete tree maintenance, inventory, and inspection.  Some projects will require physical exertion.  Interns will also complete various planting design and project management.

Complete application packets are available at Cottage Grove Public Works, 8635 West Point Douglas Road South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016. To be considered for a position, applicants must complete and submit a full City Application Packet by March 22, 2010. Additional information is available by calling Brian A. Voelker at (651) 458-2847. Click here for an application.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

 

 



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