Turfgrass Maintenance Internship

Internship Opportunities When applying for an internship, please send a resume along with your completed application. Applicant Requirements: • The internship to which you apply must relate to your area of study in school • You must be able to work at least the 10 weeks of Family Season, June 18 – August 26: Preference will be given to applicants who can work Labor Day Weekend and early or later into the season (negotiable) • You must be able to work weekends & holidays as well as weekdays • You must be able to work day or evening shifts – weekly schedules are subject to change based on business demands Internship Package: • 32-40 hours per week • Pay starts at $12.00 per hour • Eligible for up to a $2.00 bonus • Housing available – $70/week – includes utilities, Wi-Fi, resort amenities and parking • Complimentary meals to staff who live-onsite • Access to Fair Hills & Wildflower amenities and golf All Internships will focus on the following skills: • Communication • Leadership • Teamwork • Professionalism • Organization • Customer Service • Promoting a Positive Work & Vacation Environment Completed applications or questions can be sent to Tanner’s attention: PO Box 6, Detroit Lakes, MN 56502 or tanner@fairhillsresort.com Turfgrass Maintenance Internship Wildflower Golf Course is a Par 72, 18-hole Prairie Links style course, uniquely designed for Minnesota. A challenging and rewarding course for all skill levels, Wildflower is a destination for many golfers. In addition to the 18 holes, there is also a Par 3 Executive Course at the resort and a driving range at Wildflower. This internship will focus on maintaining the grounds of 27+ holes of golf and is geared toward a college student who is pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Turf Grass Sciences or Golf Enterprise Management. The student will report directly to the Superintendent of the courses. Intern will gain knowledge of the golf course industry and work within a team that is dedicated to course playability and aesthetics each and every day. Wildflower internships provide a hands-on opportunity to both learn and do. The intern will be in charge of supervision of the crew and delegation of duties, documenting moisture levels, overseeing turf health and running daily reports for the state of the course as well as machine operation and maintenance. This internship will provide an emphasis on the following skills: creating schedules and renovation plans, disease identification & management and general grounds maintenance, repair and management.