Summer Student Employment

The Arboretum hires students for these positions during spring semester. Check out the job descriptions below and apply for open positions online through Student Employment!

Summer Naturalist (2 positions)

Spend the summer outdoors gaining valuable practical teaching experience, helping with events, and learning about restoration ecology.
40 hours/week


Marketing and Office Assistant
(1 position)

Learn the inner workings of an environmental organization and hone your personal communication skills working on a variety of Arboretum projects.
40 hours/week


Land Stewardship Laborer
(multiple positions)

Assist in the upkeep of the 2,830 acres of Saint John's Abbey Arboretum. This can include invasive species removal, prescribed burning, constructing/maintaining trails and bridges, moving rock, cutting, planting trees, and cutting, splitting, and stacking firewood.
40 hours/week


To apply, please see the listings on the Student Employment Website.