Landscape Special Projects Intern

Position:  Landscape Special Projects Internship
Department/Division: Landscape and Grounds / Operations
Status: Internship (one position available)
Pay: 12.50 per hour
Reports to: Director of Landscape and Planning
Benefits: Parking Access and Amenity Passes, optional housing available
Retirement: State of Georgia Retirement System (GDCP) 
Duration: 10 - 12 weeks beginning approximately mid-May 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled.  Applicants must include a resume and cover letter with application. Applicants who do not submit required documents or submit an incomplete application will not be considered.  If selected for the interview process, applicants will be expected to share examples of their related work/project work.

Summary:
The Jekyll Island Authority is a state recreational Authority that manages and operates Jekyll Island as a vacation and meeting destination.  The landscape division is charged with daily maintenance and upkeep of a 97-acre Historic District and nearly 4,000 acres of both natural and developed lands.  The Division’s main goal is trustworthy stewardship of the Island’s natural and cultural resources. One intern position is being offered in the Landscape Special Projects Division.  The intern is expected to work 10 - 12 weeks and will work under the direct supervision of the island’s Landscape Architect/Director of Landscape and Planning.  

Description:
The Summer 2024 primary project will involve creating the final Planting plans for the Island’s Future Safety Complex. The landscape plan will include planting design, planting plans for a series of bioswales to handle most storm water on site, irrigation design, some hardscape improvements/retaining walls and cost estimates for construction. 
Additional projects include work on creating landscape renovation plans for Goodyear Cottage in the island’s Historic District as well as a tree inventory and preliminary vegetation screening plans for a Georgia Power sub-station expansion.
Research and design a gopher tortoise exhibit for Camp Jekyll which will include containment measures and creating suitable habitat for this rare tortoise species. 
Conduct extensive research on suitable case examples and upcoming trends and features for a future combo restaurant/ retail nursery outlet to be located on Jekyll Island. Other work assignments will include introductory surveying to create a topo plans and base maps for miscellaneous projects. 

The intern will also be introduced to all aspects of landscape installation and plant production for Jekyll Island as well as be actively involved in design aspects for a multitude of other landscape projects as they arise, including assisting with writing permit applications and reviewing other island-wide landscape proposals as well as identifying potential sites and conceptual planting plans for the Island’s Reforestation Program. 
Work activities outside of the office will include landscape construction, general surveying, colorscape and planting installation, and all aspects landscape management. 
This intern position will spend roughly 70% of their time in the office and the remainder of their time in the field, being directly involved with the hands-on aspects of landscape installation and assisting the Director with construction related issues as they arise at a multitude of Island-wide projects.

Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
Enrolled in or recent graduate of a B.S. or master’s program for Landscape Architecture. 
Potential candidates must also possess fundamental drafting skills and be eager to participate in tasks requiring physical labor, working in extreme heat and humidity.  No previous landscape construction or design experience is necessary.
Pre-arranged course credit, if applicable, is the responsibility of any student and his or her institution of learning.  
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Have ability to communicate effectively and listen to directions.

Note: This is a paid internship at $12.50/hr.  Shared housing on the Island will be available on Jekyll Island that will be paid by the employer with a partial-refundable $200.00 security deposit.  Interns will also receive a limited number of complimentary passes for several of the Island’s amenities, including the water park, tennis, and golf.  Interested students please fill out an application at www.jekyllisland.com and submit a resume and portfolio link.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.  Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided.  If email confirmation is not received, applicant may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4081 for confirmation, however, due to the volume of applicants received, we are unable to provide information on application status after receipt.  Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request and accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4081. 

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered.  Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background check is required including credit when applicable to the position.  Relocation expenses are not authorized, applicants should consider this when applying.  

Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  The Jekyll Island is a Drug-free Workplace.