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Town of Cary · 1 month ago

SEASONAL TURF MANAGEMENT INTERN

Cary, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The Town of Cary is offering a Seasonal Turf Management Intern position for college students currently enrolled in a turf or horticulture program. This paid summer internship provides hands-on experience in maintaining athletic surfaces and park areas at premier sports facilities.

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Responsibilities

Hands 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

Qualification

Turf managementHorticulture knowledgeFertilizer applicationIrrigation planningCustomer serviceProfessional demeanorPhysical agilityTeam collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year turf/horticulture program with a letter of reference from their academic advisor

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Ability to work a varying schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays from approximately May through October 2026 (with some flexibility based on school schedule)

Bring a current academic transcript to the interview, if granted

Positive, self-motivated, and have an interest in working in the sports field industry

Good professional interactions, including a professional and courteous demeanor when dealing with citizens and staff members

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 to perform paperwork, read gauges, and make repairs

Ability to hear, talk, and smell

Preferred

Preference will be given to college students in their junior or senior years of study

Company

Town of Cary

Cary is a thriving community in the heart of the Triangle area of North Carolina, between Raleigh and renowned Research Triangle Park.

Founded in 1871

Cary, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.carync.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

The Duke Energy Foundation

2025-08-18Grant

Leadership Team

Dan Ault

Assistant Town Manager and Chief Innovation Officer

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