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Metrolina Greenhouses INC · 2 days ago

Horticulture Summer Intern (Huntersville, NC) - June - Aug 2026

MGH Huntersville Hourly, Huntersville, NC, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$12/hr - $15/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Metrolina Greenhouses INC is offering a Horticulture Summer Intern position that provides hands-on experience in growing plants. The intern will explore all stages of plant growth, focusing on nutrients, lighting, and pest management, while working in a high-energy environment with a team of growers.

Farming

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Ability to understand and carry out daily assignments and priorities from the grower and other team members

Knowledge of irrigation systems is preferred. Ability to learn crop needs and be able to adjust intervals and duration as required. (It is a process we will help you with during training.)

Apply chemical pesticide applications and growth regulators as directed by the grower and in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures. We will provide the appropriate training and educational sessions to help you accomplish those goals

Daily assessment of crops to identify any disease, insect problem or abnormalities. Issues must be reported to the other team members

Work with growers and the rest of our great team to identify new ways to improve processes in the areas of logistics and placement. Test and document new methods

Keep your work area clean, including walkways and work areas, each day

Qualification

Horticulture knowledgePest managementIrrigation systemsChemical applicationsProblem solving

Required

Ability to understand and carry out daily assignments and priorities from the grower and other team members

Apply chemical pesticide applications and growth regulators as directed by the grower and in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures

Daily assessment of crops to identify any disease, insect problem or abnormalities. Issues must be reported to the other team members

Work with growers and the rest of our great team to identify new ways to improve processes in the areas of logistics and placement. Test and document new methods

Keep your work area clean, including walkways and work areas, each day

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college and be a rising junior or senior obtaining a degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Biology or related fields