Nursery Production-Assistant Grower Internship

Gertens Family of Businesses; Inver Grove Heights (MN); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive wages

Flexible schedules (day, evening, week

Tuition Assistance & ScholarshipOp ti

Employee discounts & referral bonus

Paid Internship Program

Descripción de la vacante

Gertens Family of Businesses offers an exciting hands-on internship with our Nursery Production team. Get ready to dig in, learn practical horticulture skills, and work alongside industry professionals.

Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN; Duration: May – August 2027; Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week. You’ll assist with trimming, staking, spacing, pest inspection, irrigation, inventory, and project work while collaborating with senior staff to develop real horticultural skills.

Formación

• Horticulture or related field students enrolled in university
• Freshman through senior status
• Creative, motivated and eager to learn

Responsabilidades

• Assist Nursery Production and Growers with trimming, staking and spacing
• Inspect for pests and assist with pesticide applications
• Manage water sources and help maintain plant health
• Support grading of inventory
• Collaborate with senior staff on seasonal nursery tasks
• Complete an individual intern project and present results

Conocimientos

Plant care

Pest management

Irrigation

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Gertens Family of Businesses offers an exciting hands-on internship with our Nursery Production team! Get ready to dig in, learn practical horticulture skills, and work alongside industry professionals.

Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN

Duration: May – August 2027

Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week

What You’ll Do:

• Assist Nursery Production and Growers with trimming, staking, and spacing
• Inspect for pests and assist with pesticide applications
• Manage water sources and help maintain plant health
• Support grading of inventory
• Collaborate with senior staff on seasonal nursery tasks
• Complete an individual intern project and present your results

What You’ll Learn / Skills Gained:

• Plant care techniques and pest management
• Irrigation and inventory management
• Team collaboration and mentorship
• Project development and presentation skills

Who We’re Looking For:

• Students in Horticulture, Biology, Natural Resources, Plant Science, Soil Science, Crop Science, Environmental Science, or related fields
• Freshman through senior students enrolled in University
• Creative, motivated, and excited to learn

Benefits & Perks May Include:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedules (day, evening, weekend)
• Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts & referral bonus
• Paid Internship Program

E-Verify: Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer