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Horticulture Intern

Interlachen Country Club (ICC) is accepting resumes for the position of Horticulture Intern. The Horticulture Intern, under the supervision of the golf course superintendent and horticulturist, collaborates on the design, installation, and maintenance of ornamental landscaping for the golf course and clubhouse properties.

We believe in serving from the heart. We are seeking teammates who embody our values of Honesty, Enthusiasm, Anticipation, Respect, and Teamwork. Our work environment is purpose-driven, fast-paced, and focused on exceeding expectations.

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About Interlachen:

Established in 1909, ICC is recognized as one of the nation's preeminent private, family-owned country clubs. The Club's Donald Ross golf course, most recently ranked #64 on Golf Digest's List of Top 100 Courses in America, has hosted several national and international championships.

We are excited to continue our robust and engaging internship program at Interlachen Country Club for the 2026 season! Located in Edina, Minnesota, and just a few miles west of Minneapolis, Interlachen is defined by a renowned Donald Ross golf course, considered to be one of his finest. Recently renovated in the summer of 2023 by architect Andrew Green, the course now showcases features from the original blueprints, as well as unique elements created to challenge and excite all types of players.

Internships will include daily course and grounds maintenance of the newly restored golf course while understanding the importance of the many agronomical practices we engage in daily. However, education opportunities will be tailored to each person's goals and experience, creating a truly personalized and memorable learning environment.

The goal of our internship program is to challenge each intern to grow both personally and professionally. Upon completing the internship program, interns will be prepared and empowered to advance to the next step in their careers. Students who have previously completed the internship program have gone on to hold top-tier positions throughout the country, as well as management positions within our own team. The most successful candidates will be motivated, curious self-starters looking to grow in the golf course and grounds industry.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Plant and Flower Maintenance
  • Implement flower bed designs
  • Assist with annual flower planter and bed installation
  • Routinely water flower beds and planters
  • Trim hedges and prune shrubbery
  • Assist with the development, care, and harvesting of the culinary garden
• Fertilizer/Pesticide Programming and Applications
  • Obtain a Minnesota Pesticide Application License
  • Fertilize annual planters and shrubs
  • Apply pesticides to ornamental plantings
• Irrigation System and Repair
  • Install Toro drip irrigation system in plant beds
  • Repair and maintain existing irrigation systems
• Clubhouse & Grounds Presentation
  • Assist with campus check and beautification
  • Mulch, edge, and weed garden beds

Ideal Qualifications and Attributes:

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year horticultural program or related area of study, or equivalent work experience in horticulture, landscaping, or arboriculture
• Must be 18 years or older

Attributes

• Live by our principles: Honesty, Enthusiasm, Anticipation, Respect, and Teamwork (HEART).
• Self-Starter - Able to see priorities and opportunities
• Ambitious - Excited about new endeavors and resilient in the face of challenges
• Detail-Oriented - Take pride in your work and the outcome it presents
• Passionate- Genuinely enjoy the outdoors and everything that has to do with horticulture
• Active - Loves being outdoors and working with their hands

Availability

• We are very flexible with start and end dates in 2026 to accommodate various individuals' schedules.

Salary, Benefits, and Perks:

• The hiring rate for this position starts at $19/hr
• Unique education opportunities, including participation in Interlachen's Future Leaders' Program and Intern Exclusive Breakout Session covering a variety of topics outside of agronomics
• Golf Course and Grounds Scholarship Opportunity
• Golf Championship Volunteer Opportunity
• Fees Paid for License (i.e., MN Pesticide Applicators if applicable)
• On-Site Housing
• Team Member Pro Shop Discounts
• Custom Quality Uniforms
• Time off on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
• Complimentary meals provided by our renowned culinary team, plus coffee, snacks, and beverages available throughout the day
• Golf Course, Pool, and Racquet Sport Access on Select Mondays
• Team Member Appreciation Events
  • Team Twins Games
  • Golf Scramble
  • Team Member Appreciation Week
• Work with an open-minded collaborative management staff with a strong professional network and experience working locally at North Oaks, Town and Country, and nationally at Country Club of the Rockies, Medinah, Bethpage, and Chicago Golf Club.

Interlachen Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants.

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