Intern - Assistant Grower

Sunset Grown • Morehead, KY

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Grower Intern will support and assist the Head Grower and Growing Team in daily greenhouse operations. The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in crop management, experimental trial design, yield optimization and daily greenhouse operations. Duties include monitoring and adjusting environmental conditions, plant care, and irrigation systems, ensuring the greenhouse runs efficiently and the crops thrive. This role offers hands-on experience in plant care including watering, fertilizing, and disease management.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, biology or related field
• Good communication skills and proficient in English
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures, flexible, and reliable transportation
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Be innovative, possess analytical skills, be results-oriented, maintain composure under pressure, and have keen attention to detail
• Be independent and able to drive other functions in pursuit of achieving goals
• Have technical skills, knowledge and capabilities in packaging technology and applications
• Ability to set priorities considering short and long-term business needs

Nice To Haves

• Previous farm or greenhouse experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Document, assist and consult with Grower on various daily operations and process control tasks
• Ensure cleanliness and adherence to all food safety policies and procedures
• Gain Knowledge and understanding of Greenhouse Climate Strategies, Hydroponic Irrigation Techniques, Plant Health and Nutrition, Commercial Greenhouse Equipment Integrated Pest Management and Food Safety Regulations
• Data collection and analysis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Crop Production
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees