Arborist Trainee Intern

Summary: The Davey Tree Expert Company is looking for exceptional students for a Spring/Summer 2026 Arborist Trainee Internship. This role involves learning tree care, climbing, chainsaw use, and customer service under the mentorship of experienced professionals in various job experiences within the industry. Responsibilities: - Learn to be a tree doctor! Introduce career orientated students to exceptional opportunities in the industry including tree care, tree climbing, chainsaw use, plant health care and customer service. Internships in each division may vary in length depending on availability. Interns will be assigned a manager who will mentor them through a variety of job experiences within the industry. Throughout your experience, you will work on residential and commercial properties and in an office setting Required Qualifications: - Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline - Driver's license required. Commercial driver's license highly valuable - Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture - Love of the Outdoors! - Positive attitude and willingness to learn - Demonstrated ability to report for work regularly and punctually - Collaboration and communication skills Required Skills: Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture Nice-to-Have Skills: Enthusiasm for plant care, Collaboration skills, Communication skills, Positive attitude Benefits: Over 140 years of service gives you job security, National reputation for Stewardship and Excellence, Promotes ambitious, team-focused experts quickly and focuses on continuing education, Commitment to safety: Interns will work towards completing the CDP “C” Climber/Trimmer Career Development Booklet, Interns have the opportunity to begin completing the Plant Health Care Career Development Booklet, Access to industry related training materials, Climbing gear, uniforms and PPE provided, Monthly Check-In Calls to review progress and meet Davey Leaders, Opportunity to continue your Davey adventure throughout the school year with paid online learning and option to work during school breaks in select locations.