Green Circle Growers ยท 1 day ago
Grower Intern
Oberlin, OH
Internship
Onsite
InternGreen Circle Growers is a large greenhouse operation committed to innovation and environmentally responsible practices. The Grower Internship Program offers students practical experience in greenhouse operations, focusing on plant care, climate management, and sustainable pest management.
AgricultureConsumer GoodsHome and Garden
Responsibilities
Assist with plant care including watering, spacing pots/trays, and moving tables
Gain hands-on experience in managing greenhouse climate conditions to support the growth of a wide variety of plant species
Scout crops for insects, diseases, and overall plant health
Aid greenhouse research by running plant health trials, collecting data, and assessing the effectiveness of different growing methods and treatments
Assist with biological control programs by releasing beneficial insects, monitoring their effectiveness, and recording data to support sustainable pest management practices
Support greenhouse upkeep to ensure smooth growing operations
Assist with soft chemical applications
Maintain compliance with all safety regulations
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Horticulture or related field program
Ability to utilize academic knowledge to support growers in routine tasks related to crop production
Knowledge of or ability to learn insect and disease scouting practices
Capable of working in a fast-paced, physically intensive environment
Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities throughout the workday
Strong verbal and/or written communication skills
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Production facility, occasionally outside, or in-store; Possible extreme heat and cold dependent on season
Continuously requires ability to follow verbal and written direction
Frequently requires walking, lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling (up to 200lbs), bending, and crouching
Frequently requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, climbing, and handling
May require ability to operate machinery, drive vehicles, or use equipment such as hand tools, computers, or general business equipment
Company
Green Circle Growers
Green Circle Growers is one of the greenhouses in North America with over 100 acres of indoor growing space, family-owned company.
Founded in 1968
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John van Wingerden
Founder and President
Recent News
2024-03-08
Greenhouse Management
2023-12-23
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