Horticulture Grower Intern — Hands-On Greenhouse Experience

Green Circle Growers; Oberlin (OH); Presencial; USD 13.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mentorship by experienced staff

Hands-on greenhouse experience

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, OH, offers a Grower Internship Program for students pursuing Horticulture or related fields. Interns work alongside experienced Growing staff, gaining hands-on experience in plant care, greenhouse climate management, pest scouting, and data collection.

This immersive role emphasizes practical skills, safety compliance, and preparing for a successful career in modern greenhouse production.

Formación

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a horticulture or related field program.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn insect and disease scouting practices.
• Ability to apply academic knowledge to support the Growing team tasks.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, physically intensive environment.
• Good verbal and/or written communication; positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with plant care including watering and spacing pots/trays.
• Gain hands-on experience in managing greenhouse climate conditions.
• Scout crops for insects, diseases, and overall plant health.
• Assist with plant health trials and data collection.
• Support pest management and biological control programs.
• Maintain greenhouse upkeep and assist with chemical applications.
• Follow safety regulations and assist with other duties.

Conocimientos

Insect and disease scouting

Plant care

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Educación

Horticulture-related field program

Descripción del empleo

Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, OH, offers a Grower Internship Program for students pursuing Horticulture or related fields. Interns work alongside experienced Growing staff, gaining hands-on experience in plant care, greenhouse climate management, pest scouting, and data collection.

This immersive role emphasizes practical skills, safety compliance, and preparing for a successful career in modern greenhouse production.