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City of Eden Prairie · 17 hours ago

Sports Turf Management Intern- Summer 2026

Eden Prairie, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16/hr - $19/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

City of Eden Prairie is seeking a Sports Turf Management Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will be responsible for maintaining sports fields and ensuring safe facilities for users, including performing turf management activities and supporting special user groups.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Perform Turf Management activities, irrigation and repair (fertilizer applications, turf seeding, mowing)

Perform Sports Field Maintenance (field lining, drag aglime, field set up, etc.)

Supports special user groups, such as youth athletic associations or city recreation programs, by preparing fields and/or park facilities for a variety of local, state and national events

Ensures safety of all users through continual inspection of park property and amenities. Must demonstrate safe equipment operation and working conditions in traffic on City streets, parks and while entering confined spaces

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City

Qualification

HorticultureTurf ManagementValid Driver’s LicenseAgronomyTechnology FamiliarityMultitaskingCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

High school degree, or equivalent (G.E.D.) required

Must be enrolled in and have completed at least one year coursework in a Horticulture, Turf Management, Agronomy or similar degree program

Must be 18 years or older; related experience preferred

Valid Driver's License and excellent driving record required

Familiarity with technology required

This position requires the ability to lift/carry/push/pull at least 30-50 lbs, operate a motor vehicle and work under all weather conditions

Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment

Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles

Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner; prioritizes what needs to get done; keeps things neat and orderly; utilizes tools for efficiency; factors several considerations when planning; establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed

Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach; makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives; notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision