Grower Intern: Immersive Horticulture & Plant Trials

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

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