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Horticulturist

Internship

Saucon Valley Country Club lies nestled in the Lehigh Valley, an hour north of Philadelphia and slightly more than an hour west of New York City. Encompassing over 800 acres are three championship golf courses, a 6-hole junior course, tennis, squash, swimming pools, fine dining facilities, an 18th -century guesthouse and two newly built cottages. Through its illustrious history, Saucon Valley has hosted eight USGA Championships, most recently hosting its ninth with the 2022 US Senior Open Championship. Along with the Championships hosted, Saucon Valley prides itself on being recognized as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, a Platinum Club of America, and the recipient of several renovation and environmental awards. Saucon Valley provides students with a comprehensive internship in a fast-paced work environment. We seek motivated, detail-oriented individuals who have a passion for learning and want to excel in the Horticulture Industry. Interns will gain experience in all facets of horticulture maintenance, with the main highlights being:

• Chemical and fertilizer application and calibration

• Seasonal plantings • Maintenance of landscape beds

• Design of planters

• Pest management

• Water management

• Pruning

• Exposure to Championship Golf Course conditioning

Educational Requirements

Currently enrolled/recently graduated from an accredited horticulture program or related field.

Experience Requirements

Prior horticulture experience is preferred but not required.

Job Benefits

• Housing provided

• Multi-course facility experience

• Potential for advancement upon graduation

• Educational trips

• Golfing privileges

• Uniforms

Date Job is Available

Salary

$15 to $18 per hour

Overtime: Yes

Job Application Instructions

Send a cover letter and resume to jzidzik@sauconvalleycc.org.


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