Landscape Internship

FOCAL POINTE OF KANSAS CITY LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Focal Pointe's 2027 Summer Landscape Internship in Kansas City offers hands-on rotation through horticulture, irrigation, installation, design, account management, and business operations with seasoned professionals.

You will gain real field experience, participate in client relations training, and see how a large-scale commercial landscape company operates. The program runs May through August, is paid, and requires you to be pursuing a college degree and willing to learn.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a college degree with roughly 60 college credits completed.
• Demonstrated interest in horticulture, landscape or related fields.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape installation, field layout, and placement.
• Support irrigation installation, troubleshooting, and repairs as needed.
• Shadow Account Managers to learn client relationship building and project coordination.
• Learn about business operations supporting a commercial landscape company.

Skills

Outdoor work readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a college degree and ~60 credits completed

Job description

2027 Summer Landscape Internship - Kansas CityLove working outside and want to put your degree to work?Looking for a career and a company you can grow with, not just a summer job?Want to see what it takes to operate a large-scale commercial landscape company?What if you could spend your summer experiencing it firsthand?Focal Pointe's 2027 Summer Landscape Internship gives you the opportunity to explore the many sides of the professional landscape industry. You'll rotate through different areas of our business, work alongside experienced professionals, get hands-on experience, and see how everything from horticulture and irrigation to construction, design, client relationships, and business operations comes together.This isn't an internship where you'll spend the summer doing the same thing every day.It's an opportunity to see the industry from the ground up and start discovering where you could build a career.Where Will You Spend Your Summer?This internship is based in our Kansas City market. You'll primarily work alongside Focal Pointe teams in this market while also having opportunities to connect with other Focal Pointe professionals and interns throughout the summer.What Could Your Summer Look Like?Our internship is designed to give you exposure to multiple career paths within the landscape industry. Depending on your location and rotation schedule, you may experience areas such as:Estate Gardening and Detail CrewsCommercial Landscape MaintenanceIrrigation and Technical ServicesPlant Health CareLandscape Construction and InstallationAccount ManagementLandscape DesignBusiness OperationsA self-selected area based on your career interestsThroughout the summer, you'll have the opportunity to learn how these different areas work together to serve our clients and operate a large-scale commercial landscape company.Toward the end of the program, you'll have the opportunity to spend additional time in an area that aligns with your interests and career goals.Will You Actually Get to Do Things?Yes.This is a hands-on internship. You won't spend your summer standing on the sidelines.Depending on your rotations, you may:Work alongside landscape maintenance, gardening, and construction teamsAssist with landscape installation and field layoutLearn about annual and perennial plant careAssist with irrigation installation, troubleshooting, startups, and repairsLearn about Plant Health Care practices and equipmentTake site measurements and learn how they are used for estimating and biddingSee how landscape designs move from concept to installationShadow Account Managers and learn how they build and maintain client relationshipsWork alongside Operations Managers and learn how teams, schedules, and projects are managedLearn about the business operations that support a commercial landscape companySome days will be physical. Some will challenge you to think differently. Some may introduce you to an area of the industry you've never experienced before.That's exactly what the internship is designed to do.Who Are We Looking For?You might be a great fit if you:Are currently pursuing a college degree and have completed approximately 60 credit hoursHave an interest in horticulture, agriculture, landscape architecture, construction, business, or a related fieldLove working outdoorsAre curious and willing to ask questionsWant hands-on experience, not just something to add to your resumeEnjoy working as part of a teamAre willing to learn from people throughout the organizationWant to better understand the career opportunities available within the landscape industryCan safely perform the physical responsibilities associated with outdoor landscape work, with reasonable accommodations when applicableCome ready to learn, work, ask questions, and explore where your degree could take you.The DetailsThe 2027 Summer Landscape Internship is a paid, full-time summer program expected to run from approximately May through early August.Most work takes place Monday through Friday. Because landscaping happens outdoors and our teams serve real clients, schedules can vary depending on department, weather, projects, and operational needs. Some early mornings, longer days, overtime, or occasional travel may be part of the experience.College internship credit may also be available depending on your school's requirements.This position primarily operates in an outdoor environment. Interns should be prepared to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift and move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.What Do We Hope You Leave With?More than a line on your resume.We want you to finish the summer with real industry experience, professional connections, a better understanding of your strengths, and a clearer picture of the career opportunities available to you.You'll see firsthand what it takes to serve clients, lead teams, solve problems, create beautiful outdoor environments, and operate a successful commercial landscape company.Ready to see where a career in the landscape industry could take you?Apply with your current resume and tell us what you'd most like to learn this summer.Focal Pointe provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.