Grower Intern

Livetrends Design Group LLC•Mount Dora, FL

About The Position

LiveTrends Design Group (LTDG) is the leading design company within the global home décor industry. At LiveTrends we deliver inspiration and joy to over 10 million homes a year by combining two timeless forces, Nature and Art, into unforgettable home decor. Through constant innovation, creativity, and exceptional design we provide retail market leaders across North America and Europe with products and services that are changing the industry. All three of LTDG brands (LiveTrends, Urban Jungle, BeYou) are currently available at retailers such as Lowe’s, Kroger, Target, Costco, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, and many more. LiveTrends is currently searching for a highly energetic, motivated, and creative individual to fill the role of Grower Intern. In this internship, you’ll be immersed into LiveTrends culture under the mentorship of cutting-edge horticulture, design, and operations professionals.

Requirements

A rising junior or senior pursing degree in Plant Science, Horticulture, or relevant field.
3.0 GPA
Ability to commit to 10-12 week period at 40 hours/week in Orlando, FL area.
An innovative, problem-solving mindset.
Ability to listen, effectively take direction, and learn on the job.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Excellent presentation skills.
Willing to take initiative, work under pressure and navigate tight deadlines.
Ability to withstand Florida summer environment (heat).
An appreciation for the Florida sun and tropical houseplants!

Responsibilities

Working with the growing team on development, execution, data collection, and presentation of trials across several plant varieties.
Documenting growing protocols and specification sheets to ensure quality control and standardization.
Gaining exposure to the day-to-day operations by assisting the growing, sourcing, and R&D teams with the following tasks:
Inspection and documentation of incoming young plants
Inspection and documentation of outgoing finished plants
Scouting for pests and diseases
Monitoring moisture management
Tracking crop finish weeks
Working with grower plant maintenance crew daily