Hiring: Internship – Nasami Farm Nursery
Chester B. Allen, Jr., Native Plant Propagation and Horticulture Internship
Nasami Farm Nursery
128 North Street
Whately, MA 01373
Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on
New England’s native plants. We save native plants in the wild, grow them for gardens and restorations,
and educate others on their value and use. Nasami Farm, our native plant nursery, produces plants for
habitat restoration, wildlife landscapes, garden displays, and sale to the public at both the nursery and
our 45-acre native plant botanic garden, Garden in the Woods, in Framingham, MA. Please visit
Native Plant Nursery Propagation Internship
Number Available: 1 at Nasami Farm in Whately, MA
Application Deadline: Jan. 21, 2022
Duration: 6 months (28 weeks), starting late March/early April; 40-hour week with one weekend day
required
Hours and Compensation: 40 hrs/week at $14.50/hr
Contact: Alexis Doshas, Nursery Manager
Telephone: 413-397-9922
Fax: 413-397-9944
Email: adoshas@NativePlantTrust.org
Interns gain hands-on experience identifying, propagating, and cultivating New England native plants in a nursery setting. As part of this experience, interns assist in many facets of nursery operations, including propagation of numerous species, retail plant sales, seed collection and processing, record keeping, and public information duties. This is an opportunity to gain valuable skills by learning from staff, coordinating volunteers, leading projects, and participating in the development of an expanding nursery.
Interns will complete a special project of their interest, participate in educational activities, network with professionals, and attend field trips. Provides entry into both native plant studies and nursery
management.
Interns are covered by worker’s compensation and receive paid sick time per Massachusetts law. Native
Plant Trust does not provide health insurance or vacation benefits to seasonal interns. Proof of
vaccination and booster for COVID 19 are required. Benefits include a wide range of optional education
classes and field trips through Native Plant Trust’s extensive education program and with organizations
that share our mission.
Candidates should possess some botanical understanding, familiarity with horticultural practices, an
interest in native plants of the Northeast, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to learn.
Native Plant Trust is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on
the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
To apply, email or mail a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to:
Alexis Doshas, Nursery Manager
Native Plant Trust at Nasami Farm
128 North Street
Whately, MA 01373
Applications are due January 21, 2022.
