Paid Horticulture Internship: Nursery Production

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 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.