Employment Opportunities

Native Plant Nursery Internship

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Native Plant Nursery seeks an energetic and hardworking intern to assist in day-to-day nursery operations as well as work with our landscape design and installation services.  The Native Plant Nursery offers a unique working environment, as it is a non-profit retail nursery dedicated to landscaping for the improvement of native habitat and wildlife on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.  

Internship responsibilities will include all aspects of retail nursery operation and plant care, including watering, potting, pruning, weeding, plant propagation, landscape installation, and customer service.  The internship offers the opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge about South Florida native plants and gain firsthand experience in all aspects of an environmentally-friendly nursery and landscaping business.   

Applicants should have a strong interest in plants and conservation, preferably possessing or pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, biology, environmental science, ecology, or a related field. The intern should also be prepared to work in subtropical conditions, including hot temperatures, humidity, and insects.  Please send a cover letter indicating your interest, resume, and references by email to:  jevans@sccf.org; by mail to:  Jenny Evans, SCCF, P.O. Box 839, Sanibel, FL 33957; or by fax to: (239) 472-6421.

One six month position, available immediately
Duration:  Six Months (Length is negotiable)
Deadline:  Open until filled
Stipend: ($200/week) and on-island housing provided