Field Operations Intern: Landscape & Garden Production

Ruppert Landscape; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Professional networking

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape in Chantilly, VA offers a 10–12 week paid internship in landscape maintenance, May–August 2027. The program provides hands-on field training, job shadowing across Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Leadership, plus dedicated mentorship and leadership development.

Interns gain real-world experience in both field and office operations, participate in projects, build practical skills, and may be considered for full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing a degree in related fields such as Horticulture or Operations Management.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with willingness to support various operational needs.
• Comfortable in office and outdoor field environments.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and use standard computer software.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on field experience across multiple areas of field operations.
• Shadow teams in Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Leadership.
• Engage in mentorship and leadership development activities.
• Participate in projects and professional networking within Ruppert's culture.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Computer skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing related degree (Horticulture / Turf Management / Agribusiness / Business Management / Operations Management / Construction Management)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape in Chantilly, VA offers a 10–12 week paid internship in landscape maintenance, May–August 2027. The program provides hands-on field training, job shadowing across Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Leadership, plus dedicated mentorship and leadership development.

Interns gain real-world experience in both field and office operations, participate in projects, build practical skills, and may be considered for full-time opportunities after graduation.