Are you an undergraduate student with an extended winter break? Make the most of your time off by gaining real-world experience in the tree care industry!
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.
Bartlett Tree Experts is a 100+-year-old scientific tree and shrub care company with over 130 offices in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. Built on family values and the pursuit of scientific tree care, we are proud of the quality of our work, level of service, award-winning safety record, and, most of all, our people. With services including pruning, insect and disease management, soil care and fertilization, and cabling and bracing, we strive to keep trees healthy and beautiful.
BenefitsWe offer competitive compensation, as well as:
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
ResponsibilitiesWinter Internships - November 2025 through January 2026 (flexible start and end dates).
As an Arboriculture Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of scientific tree and shrub care, while exploring different facets of this rewarding industry. Your internship may provide the following hands-on experience:
- Learning and safely performing different aspects of arboriculture, including:
- Pruning
- Rigging
- Cabling and bracing
- Root collar excavations
- Removals
- Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
- Gaining an understanding of integrated pest management programs, including:
- Property inspections
- Tree identification
- Insect and disease identification and management
- Soil sampling
- Record-keeping, report writing, and client relations
- Participating in safety and training meetings and developing professional relationships and friendships
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
- Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field
- Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Location : NameCleveland Location : State/ProvinceOH CategoryInternships Latest Post Date: englishcareers9/14/2026 TypeIntern
Skills Required
- Passion for nature, the environment, and outdoor work
- Currently pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field
- Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team
What We Do
Bartlett Tree Experts is a fourth-generation, family-owned scientific tree and shrub care company founded in 1907. It provides preventive tree care for residential and commercial customers, helping maintain healthy, beautiful trees through expert arboriculture, research, diagnosis, and sustainable practices. Its worldwide office network, laboratories, scientists, and arborists support environmentally sound products and personalized service for clients across diverse communities worldwide.
