Landscape Install Intern: Hands-On Field Ops & Mentorship

Ruppert Companies LLC; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on field training

Mentorship program

Professional networking opportunities

Career path opportunities

Competitive hourly wage

Team events and a people-first culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape invites motivated students to join a Landscape Install Internship, a 10–12 week program designed to give hands-on field experience and exposure to office operations. You will work closely with crews, shadow project management, estimating, sales, and operations, and receive ongoing mentorship to develop professional skills.

This internship emphasizes field operations, teamwork, and a path toward potential full-time opportunities after graduation, with internships scheduled

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Candidates must be actively pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Turf Management, Agribusiness, Business Management, Operations Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Interest in working in a team-oriented, customer-focused industry with a willingness to support a variety of operational needs.
• Comfortable working in both office and outdoor field environments.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds as part of routine job duties.
• Proficient in the use of computers and common software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on field training across multiple areas of field operations.
• Job shadowing with teams in Project Management, Estimating, Sales, and Operations.
• Dedicated mentorship to guide progress and development.
• Management and leadership development through teamwork and professional etiquette.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Outdoor work readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ruppert Landscape invites motivated students to join a Landscape Install Internship, a 10–12 week program designed to give hands-on field experience and exposure to office operations. You will work closely with crews, shadow project management, estimating, sales, and operations, and receive ongoing mentorship to develop professional skills.

This internship emphasizes field operations, teamwork, and a path toward potential full-time opportunities after graduation, with internships scheduled