Beltline Arboretum Collections Fellow

Job Description

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (Temporary)
Employment Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt
Start Date: Expected May/June 2026
Apply by: April 27, 2026
Reports to: Beltline Arboretum Senior Manager
Salary: $15.50, 12-week long (up to 480 hours)

The Trees Atlanta Arboretum Collections Fellow will assist Trees Atlanta with tagging and labeling newly accessioned trees and shrubs in the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum collections. This role requires field work (outdoors) and data management (indoors). Requires the ability to be on-site regularly at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse (825 Warner St. SW Atlanta, GA) and various locations of the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum. This position is a full-time, temporary, on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

About Us

Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized non-profit community group committed to protecting and improving Atlanta’s urban forest through planting, conserving, and educating. Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta works tirelessly to address Atlanta’s tree loss, protect its forests, and create new greenspace. Empowered by its wonderful community of volunteers, Trees Atlanta serves the metro Atlanta area, and has grown to become one of Atlanta’s most widely known and supported non-profit organizations.

Managed by Trees Atlanta, in partnership with Atlanta Beltline, Inc., Atlanta Beltline Partnership, and the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum is a public garden centered on promoting native plants through education, restoration, demonstration, and display. First imagined in 2005 the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum is currently certified as a level 2 arboretum. The Arboretum serves as a component of Atlanta’s urban forest, acts as an ecological corridor and learning landscape, providing a place for education, community science, and scientific research.

Duties & Responsibilities

– Field verify new plantings
– Utilize GIS mapping software to enter plant records data
– Develop and assign accession numbers to recently planted trees and shrubs
– Emboss and install plant accession tags
– Update Beltline Arboretum Collections Inventory spreadsheet
– Produce a summary of internship accomplishments.

Education and Experience

– Associate’s / Bachelor’s degree (preferred in landscape architecture, horticulture, ecology, natural resources, or forestry) or currently enrolled in a related field and can demonstrate a strong interest in leadership within a public horticulture setting.
– High level of competency in data management and reporting software, including Excel, Word, and Google tools. Competency in other related tools and software, such as ArcGIS, is a plus and should be demonstrated in your cover letter or resume.
– Ability to walk distances of up to 5 miles on paved or unpaved terrain
– Must have access to reliable transportation capable of moving tools to various locations, as needed, as well as to conduct field work at various locations of the Arboretum.

Additional Information

Mileage commuting from the office to the site is eligible for reimbursement.

Application Instructions

Please apply online at treesatlanta.org. In your cover letter, please indicate dates or a schedule of availability. (Estimated date ranges are acceptable; the exact start and end of the internship and schedule is flexible and will be determined upon selection of the candidate.)