Job Details

Job Location:    Hazelwood, MO Position Type:    Internship Education Level:    None Salary Range:    $19.30 - $19.30 Hourly Travel Percentage:    Up to 25% Job Shift:    Day

Description

Focal Pointe prides itself on honesty, integrity, and service to our customers through a culture that allows quality individuals to work as a team fully servicing all the needs of our clients. Each team member has the opportunity to make an immediate impact in this fast-growing organization. Motivated individuals will be able to further their horticulture, management and leadership skills while working as part of a fun and energetic team.

Internship Position

Job Summary: The internship program will include opportunities to learn and experience various areas of the landscape industry while including the following disciplines:

• General Horticulture including Estate Gardening and Detail Crew operations
• Weekly Maintenance Services
• Technical Services including Irrigation and more
• Plant Health Care
• Construction & Installation Management
• Account Management & Landscape Design
• General Business Planning & Function
• Self-Chosen Areas of Interest

Qualifications

The qualities we’re looking for to be successful in this role are:

• Students pursuing associates or bachelor’s degrees in Horticulture, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Plant & Soil science, Forestry, Landscape Design, or related discipline.
• Someone who will embrace and live our values of respect, accountability, vision, service, listening, learning & teaching, and gratitude.
• An outgoing personality, a trustworthy approach, and flexibility to take on different tasks, all with a track record of accountability and a hands-on approach to getting things done.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus. Able to lift 20 to 50+ pounds and enjoys active work outdoors.

These are paid internships.  While our ideal schedule would be for you to work 7 am to 5 pm five days a week, we have flexibility if you are balancing summer school or other responsibilities. Our summer schedule does adjust depending on the department you are in the for the week. 

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. 

Focal Pointe provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated