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.
Graduate Student Positions
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UT Student Opportunities/Internships
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UT Jobs
04/06/26 – Extension Assistant, Department of Plant Sciences
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Plant Sciences Industry Internships
03/09/26 – Virginia State Golf Association Golf Course Turfgrass Management Internship
01/15/26 – Agronomy Internship Program Palmetto Bluff Golf Club
- Gain hands-on experience with the Agronomy Department at the Palmetto Bluff Golf Club through internship opportunities offered at one or all three of our courses
- Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, develop practical turf management skills, and gain valuable insight into agronomy operations across multiple course environments
- For more information, please contact: Chris Johnson, Director of Agronomy, cjohnson@palmettobluff.com
01/15/26 – Turf Internship Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon
01/12/26 – Turf Operations Intern (MHTC) FC Cincinnati
Plant Sciences Industry Jobs
04/07/26 – Assistant Superintendent, Meadowbrook Golf Club
- West Memphis, Arkansas
- The golf club is undergoing a significant revitalization and is scheduled to reopen in September 2026 under the professional management of Kemper Sports
- The Assistant Superintendent will play a key role in daily operations, team leadership, and execution of agronomic programs
- If you are interested in this position, email Austin Britton, Superintendent at abritton88@gmail.com
04/06/26 – Assistant-in-Training, East Lake Golf Club
03/16/26 – Groundskeeper, Nashville SC
03/13/26 – Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Olde Florida Golf Club
03/12/26 – Assistant Horticulturalist, Cherokee Country Club
02/20/26 – Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club
02/11/26 – Golf Course Assistant Superintendent/Assistant-in-Training, Golf Club of Indiana
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