Grower Intern

LiveTrends Design Group; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k matching

Local candidates only

Job summary

LiveTrends Design Group in Orlando, FL is seeking a Grower Intern who will join our horticulture, design, and operations teams. You’ll work on plant trials, document protocols, and support day-to-day activities.

This internship offers hands-on learning, mentorship from industry professionals, and exposure to growers, R&D, and sourcing, with a 10–12 week schedule and 40 hours per week. Applicants should be a rising junior or senior in Plant Science or Horticulture, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and thrive

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing degree in Plant Science or Horticulture.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Commit to 10-12 weeks, 40 hours/week in Orlando, FL.
• Innovative, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to listen, effectively take direction, and learn on the job.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Willing to take initiative, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to withstand Florida summer environment (heat).
• Appreciation for the Florida sun and tropical houseplants.

Responsibilities

• Assist growing team with development, execution, data collection, and trials.
• Document growing protocols and specification sheets for quality control and standardization.
• Support growing, sourcing, and R&D teams with listed tasks.
• Inspect and document incoming young plants and outgoing finished plants.
• Scout for pests and diseases and monitor moisture management.
• Track crop finish weeks and coordinate with grower maintenance crew.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Plant Science or Horticulture

GPA 3.0

Job description

ABOUT US

LiveTrends Design Group is a recognized leader in the global home décor industry, bringing inspiration, creativity, and joy to more than

DESCRIPTION

LiveTrends Design Group is a recognized leader in the global home décor industry, bringing inspiration, creativity, and joy to more than 13 million homes each year. By blending the timeless beauty of Nature with the power of Art, we create distinctive products and experiences that are redefining the home décor landscape across North America and Europe. Driven by innovation, exceptional design, and a passion for excellence, our brands: LiveTrends, Urban Jungle, and BeYou...are trusted by many of the world's leading retailers, including Lowe's, Target, Costco, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Publix, and more. Just as importantly, we've built a workplace culture as remarkable as the products we create. LiveTrends was recently recognized as a Top Workplace and earned additional Top Workplace Culture Excellence Awards for Leadership, Purpose & Values, Innovation, Employee Appreciation, and Professional Development...an achievement that reflects our commitment to developing great people, fostering creativity, and building an environment where employees can thrive. At LiveTrends, we're not just creating products for homes...we're creating opportunities for talented people to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Grower Intern: Job Description

LiveTrends is currently searching for a highly energetic, motivated, and creative individual to fill the role of Grower Intern. In this internship, you’ll be immersed into LiveTrends culture under the mentorship of cutting-edge horticulture, design, and operations professionals.

Specific Accountabilities

• Working with the growing team on development, execution, data collection, and presentation of trials across several plant varieties.
• Documenting growing protocols and specification sheets to ensure quality control and standardization.
• Gaining exposure to the day-to-day operations by assisting the growing, sourcing, and R&D teams with the following tasks:
• Inspection and documentation of incoming young plants
• Inspection and documentation of outgoing finished plants
• Scouting for pests and diseases
• Monitoring moisture management
• Tracking crop finish weeks
• Working with grower plant maintenance crew daily

Requirements And Qualifications

• A rising junior or senior pursing degree in Plant Science, Horticulture, or relevant field.
• 3.0 GPA
• Ability to commit to 10-12 week period at 40 hours/week in Orlando, FL area.
• An innovative, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to listen, effectively take direction, and learn on the job.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Willing to take initiative, work under pressure and navigate tight deadlines.
• Ability to withstand Florida summer environment (heat).
• An appreciation for the Florida sun and tropical houseplants!

Benefits

• Competitive pay structure
• Matching 401k
• Local Candidates Only

LiveTrends is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors, or any other protected categories protected by federal, state, or local laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

LiveTrends does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other vendor services. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of LiveTrends and no fee will be paid in the event of a hire.