Field Operations Intern — Landscape Install (Paid)

Ruppert Companies LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Mentorship program

Career development

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape in Charleston, SC, offers a Landscape Install Internship (10-12 weeks) starting May–August 2027. The paid program provides hands-on field training, job shadowing, and mentorship across landscape production and branch operations.

You’ll gain exposure to project management, estimating, sales, and operations while building practical skills for a future in the commercial landscape industry. May involve outside work with a focus on team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Turf Management, Agribusiness, Business Management, Operations Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented and customer-focused, with a willingness to support various operational needs.
• Comfortable working in both office and outdoor field environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use standard software tools.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on field training across landscape production and branch operations.
• Shadow teams in Project Management, Estimating, Sales, and Operations to learn daily workflows.
• Receive dedicated mentorship and regular feedback to support professional development.
• Engage in leadership development and teamwork activities to prepare for future roles.
• Present internship experiences and outcomes at program end.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Adaptability

Willingness to support operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing a degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape in Charleston, SC, offers a Landscape Install Internship (10-12 weeks) starting May–August 2027. The paid program provides hands-on field training, job shadowing, and mentorship across landscape production and branch operations.

You’ll gain exposure to project management, estimating, sales, and operations while building practical skills for a future in the commercial landscape industry. May involve outside work with a focus on team collaboration.