Summer Agronomy Intern: Turfgrass & Golf Course Ops

Troon International; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading golf industry company is seeking a motivated Agronomy Intern for the summer season to join their team in Sanford, North Carolina. This role offers hands-on experience in turfgrass maintenance and operations supervision. Ideal candidates should be pursuing or have recently graduated from a turfgrass management or related program. Responsibilities include cultural practices, assisting with fertilizer applications, and supporting irrigation tasks. A valid driver’s license is required. This is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing or have recently graduated from a related science program.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cultural practices like aerification and mowing.
• Assist with fertilizer and chemical applications.
• Support irrigation technicians and participate in course preparation.

Skills

Turfgrass maintenance

Irrigation systems knowledge

Safety in chemical application

Education

2-year or 4-year turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or related science program

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Soil-moisture sensors

Job description

A leading golf industry company is seeking a motivated Agronomy Intern for the summer season to join their team in Sanford, North Carolina. This role offers hands-on experience in turfgrass maintenance and operations supervision. Ideal candidates should be pursuing or have recently graduated from a turfgrass management or related program. Responsibilities include cultural practices, assisting with fertilizer applications, and supporting irrigation tasks. A valid driver’s license is required. This is an equal opportunity employer.