Rotational Horticulture Internship Program

Hiring Organization: Walters Gardens
Employment type: Internship
Job Location: Zeeland, MI
Application Due Date: February 3, 2023

Rotational Internship Program at Walters Gardens

Details: 

• 13-week summer internships with flexible start/end dates
• Full-time (40hrs/week) with half-day Fridays
• Competitive pay with monthly housing stipDetails:end
• Cumulative project within area of interest


About Walters Gardens

Walters Gardens is North America’s leading wholesale grower of perennial plants. As an intern, you can gain invaluable hands-on experience with propagating, trialing, and growing our extensive collection of top-tier perennials. Within the rotation track, you will work with some of the best and brightest in the industry. We are growing, and we want you to come grow with us!


Areas of Focus

Growing Track - Greenhouse, Field Plant Health, Field Irrigation, Trials
Production Track - Tissue Culture Lab, Bare Root, Greenhouse, Shipping
Equipment and Automation Track - Greenhouse Equipment, Greenhouse Automation, Greenhouse Structure, Field Equipment
Integrated Pest Management Track - Greenhouse, Field, Virus Lab, Tissue Culture Lab
During rotational tracks there will be additional opportunities to spend time shadowing and learning in other departments.

 

Where to Apply

Online
Accessible through the QR code (right) or the www.WaltersGardens.com/Careers page
Submit a Cover Letter and Résumé
Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college and be a rising senior or have an associate degree or higher. Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Biology or related fields preferred.
Application Deadline: February 3, 2023

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