Horticulture Intern
About The Position
The Horticulture Intern supports daily greenhouse operations while gaining hands-on experience in high-tech greenhouse production. Under the guidance of horticulture professionals, this entry-level internship assists with plant health monitoring, observation of environmental systems, irrigation support, data collection, and routine greenhouse maintenance to support efficient, high-quality plant production. The role provides practical exposure to automated greenhouse technologies, research activities, and agricultural safety practices while developing foundational skills in commercial horticulture. The position is with Peckham Inc.'s Revolution Farms business line in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible. A resume should be attached to the application for full consideration.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Horticulture or applicable Biological Science program.
- Ability to adhere to and apply Agricultural Safety Practices.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English to follow cleaning schedules, safety guidelines, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and to complete logs accurately.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to work independently.
- Willingness to work in an environment with extreme temperatures ranging from 37°F to 110°F.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with greenhouse growing and/or production.
- Experience with irrigation management.
- Experience with equipment maintenance.
- Experience with pest control.
Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring and managing plant health to ensure optimal growth.
- Assist with gathering plant, media, and water samples for laboratory analysis.
- Record greenhouse production data for leadership review.
- Assist in research and development activities, including plant variety trials.
- Periodically seed plug trays and transfer germinated trays to growing areas.
- Clean and sanitize nursery growing areas and transfer germinated plug trays into those areas.
- Conduct weekly inventory counts of seeds, plug trays, fertilizers, chemicals, and other inputs.
- Scout for insect infestations and disease infections, applying bio-rational pest and disease control methods as directed.
- Comply with written Good Manufacturing and Agricultural Practices (GMPs/GAPs), including requirements for clothing, personal items, hygiene, food safety attire, food handling, and sanitation.
- Populate logs and records for regulatory and operational purposes.
- Assist other greenhouse or operational teams with seasonal projects, special initiatives, or facility activities as needed.
- Provide supervisors with observations or feedback about greenhouse processes, equipment, or workflows to support continuous improvement.
- Participate in training, safety meetings, and educational opportunities related to horticulture, greenhouse technology, or agricultural practices.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Assist in maintaining organization-wide quality standards.
- Promote Peckham’s vision, values, culture, and commitment to excellent customer service to team members, staff, customers, and stakeholders.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
