2027 Agronomy Internship

Sand Valley LLC • Nekoosa, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Agronomy Internship offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to build practical experience in a learning-focused, team environment. Interns work alongside experienced agronomy leaders and team members while gaining exposure to golf course maintenance, turfgrass management, irrigation, equipment care, and natural area stewardship. Through daily course preparation and specialized projects, interns develop a deeper understanding of the care, consistency, and teamwork required to maintain exceptional playing conditions. Assignments are based on each intern’s education, experience, and readiness.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, planning to enroll in, or recently graduated from a two-year or four-year turfgrass management program or a closely related field
• Eager to learn, ask questions, and contribute with a positive attitude
• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and pride in a job well done
• Ability to listen, follow direction, communicate clearly, and complete assigned work safely and efficiently
• Willingness to work independently and as part of an organized, fast-paced team environment
• Safety-minded when working around tools, chemicals, vehicles, and operating equipment
• Available for early mornings and weekends
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Availability: April or May through October 2027

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily course setup, mowing, bunker maintenance, and other routine maintenance
• Collect and track TDR moisture meter readings
• Safely operate a variety of golf course and construction equipment
• Learn the Toro Lynx central control system and assist with overnight watering programs, irrigation audits, and sprinkler head maintenance
• Support aquatic maintenance of lakes and ponds
• Gain experience maintaining bentgrass, fine fescue, and ryegrass across a variety of areas
• Perform turfgrass cultural practices, including mowing, verticutting, topdressing, aerifying, and rolling
• Participate in fertilizer and pesticide applications, calibration, and recordkeeping
• Assist with finish and grow in grow-in projects, including seedbed preparation and seeding greens, tees, fairways, and native areas using techniques such as hydromulching
• Help maintain and restore natural areas, including sand barrens, tree groves, and sedge areas
• Learn a minimalist maintenance approach that supports firm and fast playing conditions
• Assist with maintaining grass tennis courts
• Gain exposure to cutting unit setup, reel and bedknife grinding, preventive maintenance, and basic equipment repairs

Benefits

• Complimentary housing may be available to interns who live at least 50 miles from Sand Valley and need local accommodations. Housing is limited, with preference given to interns who can commit to the full season.
• Meals during scheduled shifts
• Golf privileges
• Restaurant and retail discounts
• Provided uniforms
• Access to resort recreation
• Team appreciation events throughout the season
• Employee Assistance Program through Canopy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree