Agronomy Intern

Internship Details: 

Charlotte Country Club is a private 18 hole facility dating back to 1910. An original Donald Ross design restored in 2007-2008, located 4 miles east of uptown Charlotte. Our internship program offers students hands on experience in every facet of golf course management ranging from equipment operation, application of fertilizers and pesticides, and daily golf course setup. In addition to the experience gained on the course, our Golf Course Superintendent provides weekly educational meetings covering topics such as professionalism, marketability, calibration, nutrition requirements and timing, soil testing, irrigation, budgeting, and compound and fertilizer programs. Over the past two years, we have completed construction projects on holes 6,7,14, and 15. These projects included: tree removal, bunker construction with Better Billy Bunker drainage, 24” culvert pipe installation, and cart path removal. The Club is currently working with Golf Course Architect Andrew Green and a full course restoration/renovation that will reconstruct all bunkers on the course, replace the irrigation system, and install hydronics on all putting surfaces.

Internship Requirements

• Interns must be pursuing a degree in Agronomy or Turfgrass Management. A minimum of 2 years’ experience is preferred. Individuals must possess a high level of dedication, be very detail oriented, enthusiastic, and devoted to a career in the golf course industry.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to walk, stand or sit for several hours at a time; physical ability to be on your feet all day and work outside
• Capacity to bend or crouch repeatedly
• Able to work and tolerate all seasonal weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Internship Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented, honest, respectful, dedicated, ethical, caring, positive, and enthusiastic
• Interns must be pursuing a degree in Agronomy or Turfgrass Management
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience is preferred
• Devoted to a career in the golf course industry
• A team spirit and positive attitude

Hours: The Agronomy Internship opportunity is a seasonal, non-exempt position. This internship starts mid-May and is expected to continue through early August. Option for continued employment after the internship ends can be discussed with the Golf Course Superintendent based on business needs, performance, and open position requirements.

Benefits:

• Paid Internship
• On-site housing available
• Complimentary lunch/dinner during shifts

Pre-Employment Screenings

• Background check and drug test required