Summer Horticulture Internship: Paid + Housing Included

Illinois Ag; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Ball Horticultural Company offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program in West Chicago, IL. Interns gain hands-on experience across horticulture, plant science, and related fields, working on projects in research, breeding, marketing, and operations.

The program runs 10–12 weeks, pays $15 per hour, housing is provided, and interns present their work at the end to Ball's management teams; attendance at industry events is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Intern must be a junior at an accredited four-year university.
• Horticulture, plant science, agribusiness, or related fields.
• Summer internship lasting 10–12 weeks.
• Internships located in West Chicago, IL; housing provided.

Responsibilities

• Support projects across horticulture, research, breeding, product development, and technology.
• Participate in company events including Cultivate '27 and Ball Customer Days.
• Present a final internship summary to Ball Management Teams.

Skills

Learn quickly

Independent work

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Junior-year standing

Job description

Ball Horticultural Company offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program in West Chicago, IL. Interns gain hands-on experience across horticulture, plant science, and related fields, working on projects in research, breeding, marketing, and operations.

The program runs 10–12 weeks, pays $15 per hour, housing is provided, and interns present their work at the end to Ball's management teams; attendance at industry events is encouraged.