Turf Management Intern

About Us

Virginia Green is Virginia’s largest locally owned lawn care company, providing customers with services ranging from weed control and fertilization to aeration and seeding. We have multiple locations and more than 300 employees servicing locations throughout the commonwealth. Virginia Green customers expect the best which is why we are looking for people who are ready to do their best work alongside us.

Position Summary

Virginia Green is currently seeking paid Turf Management Interns in the following Virginia locations: Richmond, Midlothian, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, and Williamsburg. The ideal candidate is entering their junior or senior year and is an agriculture major. The intern can expect to be involved in all facets of the turf care industry: agronomy, spray application, aeration, logistics, equipment maintenance, and agricultural research.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Service Leaders and Regional Team Leaders to learn the products used and services provided by Virginia Green. Makes timely lawn and landscape applications using hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides and herbicides.
• Work with Agronomists and Branch Manager to learn the concepts and skills necessary to become an agronomist with Virginia Green. You will learn how to provide Virginia Green’s customers and associates with agronomic advice and support.
• Work with Technical and Quality Advisor to monitor the research farm and develop plans for plot substrates, seed blends (or sod), fertilizer applications, pesticide applications, watering, mowing, etc.

Required Qualifications / Attributes

• Be able to navigate a truck and trailer
• Must obtain a VDACS Registered Technician certification within 30 days of date of hire. Training and fees paid by Virginia Green
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a current college student
• Strong agronomic background in turf and ornamental care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license
• Driving record must pass insurability test

Education and Experience

• Must be a current college student in good standing. Agriculture majors preferred.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Walking, standing, bending, reaching, and twisting
• Able to lift 75 lbs.
• Repetitive use of hands

*Virginia Green is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or other legally protected status.