Nursery Production-Assistant Grower Internship

Gertens-Family-of-Businesses; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedules

Tuition Assistance

Employee discounts

Paid Internship Program

Job summary

Gertens Family of Businesses in Inver Grove Heights, MN offers an exciting hands-on internship with our Nursery Production team. Learn practical horticulture skills, work alongside industry professionals, and complete an individual intern project.

Duration May – August 2027, up to 40 hours/week. You’ll assist with trimming, pest inspection, water management, and inventory grading while collaborating with senior staff.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in horticulture or a related field.
• Currently enrolled as a university student (freshman to senior).
• Creative, motivated, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nursery Production 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.

Skills

Plant care

Pest management

Irrigation

Team collaboration

Education

Horticulture-related degree

Job description

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