Summer Tree Care Intern

Job overview

The Summer Tree Care Intern role is an onsite, full-time seasonal position based in Minnetonka, Little Canada, or Burnsville, MN, for the 2027 summer season. Compensation is $16.50–$18.50 per hour. Rainbow Treecare works to protect the Twin Cities urban forest by managing invasive pests and diseases. The intern applies treatments and monitors trees to help control insects and diseases and improve tree health. The role also records treated trees and communicates professionally with homeowners while gaining hands-on outdoor experience.

What you'll do

• Mix and apply products according to company, state, and federal standards
• apply treatments and monitor intake
• electronically record treated trees
• communicate with homeowners professionally.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

summer tree care intern

tree health

urban forestry

tree treatments

minnetonka mn

little canada mn

burnsville mn

rainbow tree company

$16.50–$18.50/hour

full-time seasonal

weekdays

paid training

paid sick leave

college internship credit

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid sick leave, paid training, advancement opportunities, and internship credit toward college requirements.

Why this role

Full-time weekday summer position; overtime may be available. Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, safe driving commitment, and ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and weather. Paid training, sick leave, and college internship credit are offered.

About the employer

Rainbow Tree Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.