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Desert Mountain Club
Agronomy Intern
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$35,070 / year median in Arizona
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Join the Agronomy team at one of the largest private country clubs in North America, Desert Mountain Club, as an Agronomy Intern! Desert Mountain Club consists of Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course). We offer terrific benefits like a FREE onsite medical clinic to all team members & their dependents, Free team member meals during shifts, and so much more! This is a paid internship and must be recognized by the intern's collegiate institution as academic credit toward a chosen degree in Agronomy, Turfgrass Management, or Plant Sciences. This is a full-time internship that entails 32-40 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks. In this role, you will be exposed to every aspect of golf course maintenance in the desert working closely with the Agronomy Assistant Superintendents, Senior Assistant Superintendents, and Superintendents. You will gain experience in irrigation management, applying pesticides and fertilizers, and growing your leadership skills. Based on performance and program completion, Interns will be eligible to advance into the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent role upon their return to Desert Mountain post-school graduation. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a great attitude, strong work ethic, and passion for learning and growing. Must be enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4-year Agronomy, Turfgrass Management, or Plant Sciences Program.