Posting number: 27-02706
Department: Public Works
Division: Facilities Management
Job classification: SEASONAL TURF MANAGEMENT INTERN
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Grounds & Landscaping, Internship, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Are you a turf management student looking for an engaging and educational summer internship? If so, Cary may have the perfect opportunity for you! Our Seasonal Turf Management Intern will learn technical skills through hands-on experience at premier sports facilities, like USA Baseball and Wake Med Soccer Park.
The turf management intern opportunity is a paid summer internship for college students currently enrolled in a two or four year turf or horticulture program. The internship will focus on the maintenance and upkeep of both high-quality athletic surfaces and the park areas that surround the fields. We are seeking an enthusiastic, sports-field focused, customer-oriented college student who is excited to prepare the best sporting fields in the region for spring and summer events and tournaments. The internship will begin in late May or early June of this year and continue for no longer than 5 to 6 months. Read on to learn more and apply today! Examples of dutiesHands on experience and exposure to turf management in the sports field industry; Firsthand experience in mowing, watering, grooming infields, lining fields, mound and plate repair, and foliar and granular fertilizer selection and application; Opportunity to explore the sports field industry from the ground up by taking part in creating fertilizer, irrigation and best management practice plans that could be implemented in many locations; Assist in the daily maintenance of the playing surfaces and the park areas at the USA Baseball National Training Complex or the WakeMed Soccer Park. Performs other job-related tasks as required. QualificationsCandidates should be positive, self-motivated, and have an interest in working in the sports field industry. Candidates must have good professional interactions, including a professional and courteous demeanor when dealing with citizens and staff members.
This internship will require night, weekend, and holiday work depending on the events schedule. Physical Requirements: Work in this class is medium to heavy work and may require exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and rain. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely including the ability to climb stairs and ladders, walk for long periods, run, squat, kneel, bend, push, pull and the endurance necessary to operate equipment. Moderate to heavy lifting is required in performing the work. Visual acuity is necessary to perform paperwork, read gauges, and make repairs. An employee must also be able to hear, talk, and smell. Supplemental informationEducation: Candidates must be currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year turf/horticulture program with a letter of reference from their academic advisor. Preference will be given to college students in their junior or senior years of study. Minimum and preferred requirements: A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required. A flexible schedule that enables you to work varying nights, weekends, and holidays from approximately May through October 2026 (with some flexibility based on school schedule). Candidates will be required to bring a current academic transcript to the interview, if granted. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
Cary is a thriving community in the heart of the Triangle area of North Carolina, between Raleigh and the renowned Research Triangle Park. The Triangle area has repeatedly ranked among the top regions in the country to live or work, to find a home or start a business, to raise a family or retire.
Cary's accolades are numerous. Money Magazine previously named Cary, N.C. the hottest town in the East and one of the Best Small Cities in America. CNN Money ranked the Town one of the best cities to launch a startup company, and Forbes named it the fourth best city for job growth. The Raleigh-Cary MSA has been recognized as one of the top places in the country creating tech jobs, according to Forbes.
On the whole, Caryites are a hard-working group with one of the highest median household incomes in the state. And being no further than 20 minutes from major universities such as Duke, North Carolina State, and the University of North Carolina, it's no wonder that education is an important part of Cary life. More than two-thirds of adults hold a college degree. About 97 percent of citizens have access to the Internet in this, the Technology Town of North Carolina.
