Landscape Operations & Design Summer Internship jobs in United States
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Cross Creek Nursery & Landscaping ยท 3 weeks ago

Landscape Operations & Design Summer Internship

Cross Creek Nursery & Landscaping is a multi-division, family-owned company with over 50 years of experience in landscape construction, grounds management, and horticulture. This internship is designed for students to gain hands-on experience in landscape operations and design, working closely with crews and project leaders throughout the summer.

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Responsibilities

Work alongside grounds management crews to learn daily operations, safety standards, equipment use, and site workflows. Participate in pruning, mulching, fertilization, plant identification, and routine property maintenance
Join landscape installation teams on active job sites. Assist with layout, soil preparation, plant placement, sod installation, and coordination between crews and materials. Observe how timelines, sequencing, and site conditions affect installations
Support project managers on patios, retaining walls, steps, and outdoor living projects. Learn site logistics, material staging, quality checks, and introductory irrigation or lighting concepts
Shadow designers during appointments. Learn SketchUp, AutoCAD, Dynascape and other design tools. Review client briefs and help develop early concepts
Work with the design team to develop a planting and layout concept based on real-world constraints. Create digital drawings, plant lists, and a short presentation connecting field experience to design decisions
Start building a planting design with guidance. Select plants, create palettes, draft digital sketches, and consider cost, maintenance, and aesthetics

Qualification

Landscape DesignConstruction SequencingPlant IdentificationSketchUpAutoCADDynascapePhysical FitnessInterest in LandscapingTeam Collaboration

Required

Current enrollment in a college or accredited academic program
Comfortable working outdoors in physically active conditions
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on uneven terrain
Strong interest in landscape operations, construction, or design

Benefits

Four 10-hour workdays per week with three-day weekends
Hands-on field experience with professional crews
Mentorship from project managers and designers
Flexible scheduling for summer commitments

Company

Cross Creek Nursery & Landscaping

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Cross Creek is a full service retail nursery and design/build/maintenance firm serving Metro Richmond.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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