Agronomy Intern

Troon International; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading golf industry company is seeking a motivated Agronomy Intern for the summer season to join their team in Sanford, North Carolina. This role offers hands-on experience in turfgrass maintenance and operations supervision. Ideal candidates should be pursuing or have recently graduated from a turfgrass management or related program. Responsibilities include cultural practices, assisting with fertilizer applications, and supporting irrigation tasks. A valid driver’s license is required. This is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing or have recently graduated from a related science program.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cultural practices like aerification and mowing.
• Assist with fertilizer and chemical applications.
• Support irrigation technicians and participate in course preparation.

Skills

Turfgrass maintenance

Irrigation systems knowledge

Safety in chemical application

Education

2-year or 4-year turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or related science program

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Soil-moisture sensors

Job description

Job Overview

Tobacco Road is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Agronomy Intern to join our team for the summer season. This role offers hands‑on experience in the Agronomy and Maintenance department within the golf industry, providing an opportunity to develop skills in turfgrass maintenance, management, and operations supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cultural practices such as aerification, verticutting, topdressing, rolling, and mowing of all playing surfaces (greens, tees, fairways, etc.).
• Assist with the calibration, safe handling, and application of liquid and granular fertilizers and plant protectants (pesticides, fungicides, etc.).
• Support irrigation technicians: hand watering, using soil‑moisture sensors (TDR meters), and troubleshooting irrigation systems.
• Participate in daily course preparation (setting up tees, cutting cups), record‑keeping for maintenance activities and chemical inventory, and attend planning meetings with the Director of Agronomy.
• Lead small crews on specific daily tasks or special in‑house construction and renovation projects when opportunities arise.

Qualifications

Must be pursuing or have recently graduated from a 2‑year or 4‑year turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or related science program. No prior experience necessary.

Licenses & Certifications

Valid driver’s license.

Physical Stamina

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, stand, walk, bend, and lift items up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Knowledge

• Basic knowledge and operational experience with turf equipment (mowers, trimmers, etc.).
• Familiarity with irrigation systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Understanding of fertilizer and chemical application techniques, safety, and calibration.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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