Hours: Flexible (Full or part-time seasonal available), depending upon individual availability and Recover needs
Compensation: $18-23/hr, depending upon relevant experience
Benefits: PTO, Health Leave, Paid Holidays, Meals Stipend, Phone Reimbursement, Health/Gym Reimbursement, Gear Stipend
Website: https://recovergreenroofs.com
Recover seeks qualified applicants for spring/summer Horticulture Interns between the periods April/May and September/October 2026. For full-time applicants, this position will typically range between 32-42 hours/week.
This is a dynamic role responsible for, though not limited to performing, the following tasks:
- Assist in the hands-on installation, maintenance, and/or remediation of green roof projects, incl. planting, weeding, and related work on extensive/intensive green roof systems, planters, meadows, and interiorscapes, as required, applicable, and appropriate based on project needs and demonstrated skill level.
- Carry out standard horticultural practices including weeding, planting, pruning, and fertilizing.
- Provide general assistance to Horticulture Director, PMs, Site Supervisors, and crew, both on and offsite.
- Help maintain a clean and safe work environment on job sites, in the office/shop, and in Recover vehicles.
- Off-site work may include plant sourcing and material pick-ups from local and wholesale nurseries.
- Administrative work may include completing maintenance reports, improving maintenance protocols, organizing maintenance materials in shop, and supporting tasks of Horticulture & Maintenance Director.
Horticulture Interns are expected to complete tasks efficiently while following best safety practices and meeting our quality standards.
Minimum Qualifications
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Horticultural – Must have hands-on experience working with perennials, shrubs, and outdoor plantings, or comparable educational experience/degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science, Forestry, Biology, Agroecology, Landscape Design/Architecture, etc.
- Knowledge of plant growth habits, overwintering practices, soil/water/feeding needs, plant pathology, organic pest management, and New England's plant palettes desired.
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Irrigation – Hands-on experience with automated irrigation systems, incl. drip and sprinkler, a plus.
- Must be reliable with a strong ability to both take direction and work independently.
- Must be flexible/adaptable, including to scheduling adjustments.
- Must have excellent powers of communication and critical thinking skills.
- Must have an innate attention-to-detail and the ability to self-pace.
- Must have good references that can attest to your work ethic.
- Valid driver’s license with comfort driving and parking in Boston. This role requires daily city driving, oftentimes to multiple sites per day, and occasionally long travel days.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Must be comfortable working on roofs and handling and climbing all types of ladders under adverse weather conditions (sun, heat, wind, rain)
- Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and to navigate uneven grounds and stairs evenly.
- Routine and/or frequent lifting of loads up to or greater than 50-75 lbs
- Occasional non-routine overnight travel based on business needs
- Occasional scheduled work required on evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Handling of and/or exposure to potentially hazardous materials
We are a small but growing Boston-based green roofing company working with clients to design, build, and maintain rooftop gardens, amenity spaces, roof decks, and farms throughout New England. Recover works with a wide array of clients - from universities to private residences to restaurants.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and will never discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military or uniform service membership, or any other as-yet unmentioned legally recognized basis.
If you're passionate about plants, sustainable building, New England, and working with a rad group of people, this is a special opportunity to grow with a great company.
