Horticulture Summer Internship
About the Role
The Monrovia Internship Program is back! If you are majoring in Ornamental Horticulture or a related field, have a passion for plants, and love to learn, then we would love for you to join us. As a Monrovia Intern, you will learn from our experienced Craftsmen in this 9-week hands-on program held at all of our nurseries (Visalia, CA; Dayton, OR; Cairo, GA; and Granby, CT) beginning in June and ending in August.
What You’ll Do
- You’ll work in all areas of the nursery so that you can gain an understanding of what it takes to Grow Beautifully. The work will include spending time in propagation, canning, pruning, assembling of orders, shipping, research, and sales.
- Besides the nursery experience, you’ll also spend time in classroom learning and a scheduled field trip.
- You’ll learn from our experienced craftsmen.
- You’ll support our company values in the way you communicate with your fellow craftsmen.
Who You Are
- You are pursuing a degree in Ornamental Horticulture or a related field or have experience, or knowledge of the horticulture industry and want to learn more.
- You are excited to learn.
- You are open to feedback and communicate well verbally and in writing.
- You are able to work Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm and ½ day on Saturdays.
- You’re able to maneuver around the office and nursery, can lift up to 35 pounds, and can perform repetitive moments like squatting, bending, reaching, pulling, and pushing, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- You are interested in career opportunities with Monrovia after your internship is completed.
How to Apply
- Apply on-line through Handshake
- Provide a cover letter which includes: 1) your preferred nursery, 2) any horticultural industry affiliation you may have, e.g., FFA, horticultural clubs, etc., and 3) if you already know where your passion lies, let us know if you are more interested in operations or sales.
- Spots are limited so apply early.
Benefits at Monrovia
- As an Intern, you’ll be paid $15 per hour.
- Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status
ABOUT US
At Monrovia, we pride ourselves on growing beautifully. We are a company of craftsmen who use our hearts, minds and hands to select, nurture and grow our family of plants with incomparable techniques, best practices of the highest industry standard, designed for every landscape need, every region, every patch of soil. For nearly a century, we have poured our passion and expertise into each plant we grow, so that the next generation of plants will be stronger for the next generation of humans. We believe in the simple joy of connecting humans to the awe, magic and wonder of nature, in making the world a more beautiful place and in doing our part to defend its honor.
Monrovia is a leading wholesale supplier of ornamental shrubs and container plants to retail garden centers and horticultural distribution centers across the country. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Azusa, CA, this privately-owned business (www.monrovia.com) has cultivated a leadership position within sales and marketing and an unparalleled commitment to quality. Monrovia has four nurseries located in California, Connecticut, Georgia and Oregon.
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