The Department of Plant Sciences actively engages internal and external partners to deliver paid internships and other opportunities to students, as well as jobs to alumni. Many positions below are posted independent of the individual organizations. Please apply using the directions listed.
Students should read the Herbert Highlights e-mail communication regularly for job postings. Herbert College of Agriculture encourages students and alumni to join Handshake and visit the Student Professional and Career Development page.
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Plant Sciences Industry Internships
11/21/25 – The Quechee Club 2026 Summer Turfgrass Internships
10/21/25 – Winged Foot Golf Club 2026 Seasonal Intern
10/08/25 – Philadelphia Eagles Grounds Crew Internship
09/25/25 – The Ridgewood Country Club Student Internship Summer 2026
Plant Sciences Industry Jobs
11/13/25 – Tennessee State University, Extension Agent – Sevier County
11/12/25 – Two nursery positions at a family-run nursery in the beautiful, affordable McMinnville, Tennessee area!
- Container Yard Operations Supervisor
- Field Operations Supervisor
- Applicants must have some experience working in the nursery industry.
- Positions are seasonal, full-time: 6-7 days a week, depending on the weather and time of year. All work is according to US DOL regulations.
- Starting pay depends on work experience. Base pay (one year experience) is $15.87. Applicants with more experience will be considered for management level at a higher pay.
- If interested send your resume to John Adam Turner johnadamturner30@gmail.com.
- Questions: call John Adam Turner 931-510-7014
11/7/25 – Veg Seed Sales Rep – Seedway, LLC
10/28/25 – Wholesale Sales Representative, GreenPoint Ag
10/21/25 – Forest Health Technician
10/02/25 – Nursery Sales/Operations Manager, Evins Mill Nursery
- Evins Mill Nursery is seeking a dedicated Nursery Sales/Operations Manager to oversee daily operations of their secondary wholesale nursery located at 6020 McMinnville Hwy, Smithville, TN 37166. An ideal candidate will ensure healthy, market-ready plants, oversee production and inventory, ensure efficient team scheduling/training and provide an overall excellent customer experience.
- Please call nursery owner/operator W.J. (Dub) Evins 931-260-4901 if you are interested in this position. You can also email your resume to info@evinsmillnursery.com. Evins Mill Nursery offers favorable competitive pay depending on Sales/Management incentive and experience.
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