Turf Management Internship - Paid, Housing Stipend

Pioneerathletics; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

Cleveland Browns/Pioneer Athletics – Seasonal Internship is seeking a highly motivated turf management student for the upcoming season. This paid internship offers hands-on experience with Browns field staff and the Pioneer Athletics R&D Department, including work on NFL stadium turf and experimental projects.

Applicants must be enrolled in Turf Grass Management or related field and available for a May–August timeframe.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Turf Grass Management or related field.
• Available to work minimum 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.
• Requires extensive physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate grounds and landscape maintenance equipment; lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional NFL stadium field and landscape, including mowing, painting, fertilizing and cultivating activities.
• Maintain the sports field at a Research Facility located nearby.
• Participate in research and development projects with a research company.
• Work with various grasses such as Bermuda, Rye, Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass.
• Sod work, fertilization and pest management; basic maintenance of field equipment.
• Repair and maintain the field when the team is away.

Skills

40+ hours/week

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Weather resilience

Education

Turf Grass Management program

Job description

Cleveland Browns/Pioneer Athletics – Seasonal Internship is seeking a highly motivated turf management student for the upcoming season. This paid internship offers hands-on experience with Browns field staff and the Pioneer Athletics R&D Department, including work on NFL stadium turf and experimental projects.

Applicants must be enrolled in Turf Grass Management or related field and available for a May–August timeframe.