Agronomy Intern @ Wild Spring Dunes
About The Position
We are hiring an Agronomy Intern for May to August in 2026. Our Agronomy Internship is designed to immerse students or recent graduates in every aspect of golf course management at a high-end, multi-course resort in development. Interns will work directly with the agronomy leadership team to build technical expertise and develop leadership skills. About Wild Spring Dunes Wild Spring Dunes will be a public golf resort and refuge with world-class golf, accommodations, and homesites. Two courses are routed with plans established for a short course and practice center. Set on over 2,400 sandy, secluded acres, here you will find dramatic elevation changes that highlight four distinct and diverse ecosystems: towering pines and hardwood forest, open, grassy meadows, rolling hills, and steep ravines carved by spring-fed creeks that crawl through the secluded site. Wild Spring Dunes is an escape, a destination, a place to come together in community – a home for golf and wilderness lovers alike.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related program.
- Able to work varying hours, including early mornings, weekends, holidays and in varying weather conditions.
- Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, 30 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. consistently.
Nice To Haves
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn both maintenance and project management.
- Demonstrates strong teamwork, communication, and leadership potential.
Responsibilities
- Irrigation Management: Operation, troubleshooting, and repair of irrigation systems; moisture management; POGO data collection.
- Chemical & Fertilizer Application: Calibration, safe handling, and application of fertilizers and plant protectants; recordkeeping and inventory management.
- General Turfgrass Management: Daily course set-up, mowing, rolling, hand watering, bunker maintenance, and surface preparation for championship conditioning.
- Staff Leadership & Operations: Crew management, work planning, scheduling, and team leadership during daily setup and cultural practices.
- Golf Course Construction: Exposure to in-progress course development, drainage, grow-in practices, and project management.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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