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Valley Park, Missouri, United States

St Louis, Missouri, United States

- Plan and administer medical treatments for each patient throughout the rehabilitation process, treating ~2000 songbird patients annually- Independently conduct basic medical procedures and treatments, fluid therapy, force feedings, wound care, medication administration, physical therapy- Manage the varying dietary and housing needs of many different species, diets, feeding intervals and methods- Train and manage volunteers, interns, and seasonal staff- Field calls from public hotline and coordinate rescues, provide patient updates to finders- Maintain detailed treatment records of patients in WRMD- Cleaning and maintenance of clinic, enclosures, aviaries, equipment- Develop inventory and ordering protocols and donation wishlists - Educate the public and solicit donations by creating ethical and informative social media posts

Tavernier, Florida, United States

- Provide daily cleaning, feeding, and rehabilitative care to hospital patients including passerines, seabirds, shorebirds, raptors, and babies- Preparation and administration of oral and subcutaneous fluids, oral medications, tube and force feeds- Rotational on-call duty monitoring 24/7 emergency public hotline for birds in distress - screening calls, coordinating transport of patients, and performing after hours patient intake exams - Consistently demonstrate proper, safe handling and restraint of all patients, including during rescues in the field- Complete recordkeeping for all patients in Wildlife Rehabilitation Medical Database/WRMD- Perform daily husbandry tasks for 50+ permanent, non-releasable sanctuary residents including cleaning, feeding, enrichment activities, wellness checks, and enclosure upkeep- Offer professional, kind, and informative interaction to visitors of the sanctuary

St Louis, Missouri, United States

- Maintain 300+ acre historic cemetery and Level III Arboretum, featuring diverse plant material, formal and informal garden spaces, and annual plantings- Design and implement green burial arrangements- Design and order annual display plantings- Write articles on various horticulture and horticulture-adjacent topics for Friends of Bellefontaine newsletters, submit content to share on social media channels- Work various public events to represent the horticulture department and support the cemetery- Interact with visitors in a compassionate and informative manner- Supervise weekly volunteers- Heavy equipment operation

St Louis, Missouri, United States

- Maintain iris and daylily collections, as well as an established collection of trees, shrubs, and perennials- Organize and execute annual plant sales in conjunction with local plant societies, raising ~$15k+ for the horticulture department- Supervise weekly horticultural volunteers, organizing group projects and ensuring fulfilling and enriching experience- Maintain thorough annual inventories and mapping of collections in web-based database - Research and source wild-collected material to develop garden plant collections, focusing on species of conservation concern- Work with other teams and departments throughout institution to ensure optimal visitor experience and adherence to mission

Holly Springs, Nc

- Design, install, and maintain annual flower displays in a large variety of commercial landscapes, leading crews each season during installations and throughout the year as needed- Provide proper design, installation, and care of beds and containers ranging from bed mapping and prep to ordering material to everyday maintenance including cutbacks, irrigation, fertilizing, and chemical applications- Communicate with clients and crewmembers in a positive and professional manner- Monitor project activities to ensure instructions are followed and deadlines met- Prioritize client sites and projects to ensure maximum site visit efficiency, display value, and client satisfaction- Equipment operation (including plows during inclement weather)

Raleigh, Nc

- Prepare, process, and organize weekly floral shipments for use in installations for weddings, styled shoots, and other events- Assist lead florist in design process and implementation- Complete floral set ups at a variety of events and locations around RTP, interacting directly with clients and venues

Brooklyn, Ny

- Work directly with the curator of Magnolia Plaza and Lily Pool Terrace (including the Annual and Perennial Borders) and the curator of the Shakespeare and Fragrance Gardens- Assist in planning and designing, planting, maintaining, and rotation of high-profile seasonal displays, including annuals, perennials, and edible portions of the garden- Frequent rotation through other areas of the garden, including: grounds crew, assisting in all aspects of turf care and maintenance, equipment operation; Native Flora Garden; Visitor's Center rain and meadow gardens- Weekly educational opportunities, including large scale group projects, visits to other nearby gardens, presentations by directors and other gardeners, and intern-led discussions- Completion of BBG's Horticulture Certification program, including additional coursework in plant biology, propagation, design, etc.

Raleigh, Nc

- Coordinate and execute event set ups throughout multiple campus buildings, maintain building aesthetics, safety, and functionality, communicate through multiple levels of authority- Train, promote, and lead an efficient team of student workers- Work in a fast-paced, deadline-based, and constantly changing setting- Complete comprehensive training initiatives and meet high expectations to ensure the quality of leadership, technical, decision making, customer service, and problem resolution skills

Raleigh, Nc

- Implement innovative and effective horticulture maintenance practices to manage the north quadrant of NC State University’s campus landscape - Install new plantings, maintain and/or remove old ones, effectively manage appearance of North Campus - Special focus on University Chancellor’s office and home landscape - Collaborate with various departments (Turf Management, Landscape Construction Services, Facilities) to complete large scale tasks - Equipment operation

Raleigh, Nc

- Garden maintenance and installation; mulching, pruning, weeding, edging, deadheading annuals, hardscape installations, propagation, planting, greenhouse maintenance, irrigation installation- Equipment operation; skid steer, front end loader, ditch witch, gators (with trailer), mowers, leaf blowers, tillers- Plant ID/nomenclature- Asexual propagation of hundreds of plants for annual plant sale- Research and offer a guided educational plant tour of the arboretum to guests, staff, and volunteers- Data collection and cultivar evaluation in All-America Selections Annual Color Trials

Raleigh, Nc

- Work-study position in lab developing research exploring the roles of ethylene and auxin in the signal integration process in plants- Standard genetics lab techniques, such as isolating DNA from tissue samples, sterile culture, growth media preparation, harvesting and sterilizing tissue/seed samples, and maintaining a methodical system of processes and organization in multiple areas of the lab- Ongoing lab duties such as cleaning and restocking equipment, cleaning growth chambers, safety training, etc.