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Historic Orchard Preservation Intern - 960 hours

Whiskeytown Natural Recreation Area (NRA) – Cultural Resource Management is seeking a candidate to help with conservation of a historic orchard and landscape vegetation within the Tower House Historic District. Orchard varieties include heirloom apples, pears, quince, and walnut. Duties include watering and irrigation management, basic tree care, orchard and landscape floor maintenance, and pruning.

The intern will work this summer/fall 2024 with local horticulturalists, volunteers, park staff, and National Park Service (NPS) horticultural and landscape experts to preserve and maintain existing trees. The successful candidate will also work with an NPS Biological Technician tasked with invasive species treatment within the historic district. They will also assist in the annual apple and pear harvest to support the annual Harvest Festival held in September.

A background and/or experience in historic landscape architecture or horticulture/arboriculture is preferred. Other requirements include having a driver’s license; the ability to work independently and with a team; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and demonstrated experience using and maintaining field equipment. 

The entire internship will be spent in the park. While housing is not available for this position, the park will assist the candidate in finding housing options in nearby Redding, Calif.

This position is part of the Internship Program administered by the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE). The program is a partnership between the National Park Service and NCPE. Eligibility requirements apply; visit https://preservenet.org/ncpe-internships/ for details and instructions on how to apply.

Qualified NCPE interns who complete their internships may earn a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate.  Once earned, the certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal positions. Visit the website listed above for details about this benefit. Successful completion of the internship does not guarantee Federal employment.