Beltline Arboretum Collections Fellow
Company: Trees Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Beltline Arboretum Collections Fellow 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) 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. Job Description 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. In this
position you will have the opportunity to: 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. Requirements 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. Mileage commuting from the office to the site is
eligible for reimbursement. To Apply 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.)
Keywords: Trees Atlanta, Athens , Beltline Arboretum Collections Fellow, Science, Research & Development , Atlanta, Georgia
