2015 Society of Municipal Arborists Internship Program

The Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA), in conjunction with the USDA Forest Service (USDA-FS) Urbana and Community Forestry (U&CF) Program, is launching the fifth year of a Municipal Forestry Intern Program (SMA Intern). Positions are available nationwide for the Summer 2015 Internship Program! Who is Eligible? Undergraduate and Graduate students interested in a career in Urban Forestry. Primary Objective: To provide hands-on experience alongside practicing professionals who will serve as mentors over the internship period, helping student to identify and develop the skills needed to be successful professionals. Each student selected will be provided: • Housing Stipend ($1,200) • Registration and $300 travel scholarship to attend the Fall 2015 Annual SMA Conference. • An hourly wage of $12 for 10 weeks. • The opportunity to enhance professional networks with past SMA interns and industry professionals! Deadline: Monday, April 30, 2015 5pm (EST) Mail Application Materials to: SMA Intern Program P.O. Box 641 Watkinsville, GA 30677 Or Scan & Send via email to: Aldridge.nicole@gmail.com Subject: SMA Internship