AEG
Turf Operations Intern (TQLS)
AEG, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Job Title: Turf Operations Intern, TQL Stadium + MHTC Reports to: Director of Turf Operations Department: Turf Operations Position Summary: FC Cincinnati is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Seasonal Groundskeeping Intern for part the 2025 Major League Soccer Season. The role will aid the Turf Operations Department in providing safe, consistent, and aesthetically pleasing fields at TQL stadium in the West End & at the Training Center in Milford. This is a seasonal position averaging 40 hours per week. This is an hourly paid position and college credit is also available if needed. What You'll Do:
FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Title: Turf Operations Intern, TQL Stadium + MHTC Reports to: Director of Turf Operations Department: Turf Operations Position Summary: FC Cincinnati is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Seasonal Groundskeeping Intern for part the 2025 Major League Soccer Season. The role will aid the Turf Operations Department in providing safe, consistent, and aesthetically pleasing fields at TQL stadium in the West End & at the Training Center in Milford. This is a seasonal position averaging 40 hours per week. This is an hourly paid position and college credit is also available if needed. What You'll Do:
- Assist TQL Stadium Grounds crew in the day-to-day operations
- Conduct testing procedures for performance control to meet MLS standards
- Aid in preparing TQL Stadium's pitch for all FC Cincinnati matches and special events as necessary
- Maintain effective daily operations and make suggestions for process improvements when necessary
- Assist in implementing sports turf management best practices, such as aerification, fertilizing, integrated pest management, field lining, as well as chemical applications
- Positive upbeat attitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent follow through and judgment
- Able to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Ability to work on a team to accomplish common goals
- Desire for growing knowledge of all turfgrass related topics
- Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a team environment
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to accomplish goals in a timely manner
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and precision in quality of work as well as excellent follow through
- Ability to consistently be at work on time, follow instructions, and respond to management directions
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in various weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain
- Ability to push pull and lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout the workday
- Ability to work in various positions, including but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time
- Pursuing a degree in turf management, horticulture, or related field or recent graduate with related experience
- Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC game schedule and major stadium events
- FCC welcome gifts
- Resume and profile reviews
- Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Discount off team store merchandise
- Job shadow opportunities
- Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities
FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.