Athletic Turf Internship: Field & Stadium Ops

Genesis Distribution; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking an Athletic Turf Internship in Charlotte, NC, to support the Sportsplex and American Legion Memorial Stadium. The role offers hands-on experience with natural and synthetic turf, stadium operations, and event setup.

Start and end dates are negotiable based on availability, with duties including mowing, fertilizing, field painting, and irrigation maintenance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or graduate degree in Turf Grass Management or a related field.
• Work experience in sports turf management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow fields
• Apply fertilizer and pesticides to fields
• Paint, set-up fields
• Maintain synthetic turf fields
• Aerate, top-dress, and verti-cut fields
• Maintain and operate irrigation systems
• Assist with stadium conversions

Education

Turf Grass Management

Job description

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking an Athletic Turf Internship in Charlotte, NC, to support the Sportsplex and American Legion Memorial Stadium. The role offers hands-on experience with natural and synthetic turf, stadium operations, and event setup.

Start and end dates are negotiable based on availability, with duties including mowing, fertilizing, field painting, and irrigation maintenance.