Internship Grower-Production

Bell Nursery is an innovative wholesale nursery grower in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio and the second largest greenhouse footprint in the nation. We have production facilities in VA, NC, KY, NJ, and Ohio which service Home Depot stores with flowers, plants and trees across 18 states.  In 2022 we were awarded, the “Environmental Partner of the Year” and in 2021 the “Supplier of the Year”.  We are committed to driving sustainability through our operations, working diligently to provide a safe and healthy work environment, supporting farm communities, and protecting vital environmental resources

We are seeking highly motivated, hardworking student interns looking to pursue careers in commercial horticulture as a grower.

It is our goal at Bell to provide a rewarding and educational experience to the student/intern. The internship is 3, 4, or 6 month program focused on greenhouse production and is designed for individuals with a serious interest in becoming a commercial grower. The student/intern will primarily be part of the growing and production team but will also be exposed to as many different areas of the business as possible.

Qualifications

Internship Program Goal:

Provide a hands-on greenhouse experience focused on production and growing in a commercial greenhouse environment. While the internship is focused on growing and production, we also hope to provide an opportunity for the intern to experience each department within our company with a goal of providing a broad overview of the inner workings of the company.

College Graduate or Intern Studies

• Propagation
• Researcher
• Trial Manager
• IPM
• Scout
• Hybrid Role

Coursework:

• Chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Pathogens
• Lab work
• Horticulture
• Plant production

Preferred Job Experience:

• Greenhouse experience
• Farming
• Physical labor
• Retail

Developing Skills, Leadership Activities and Previous Work Experiences

• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking
• Initiative
• Physical strength
• Mechanical skills
• A passion for growing plants!

Other areas may include:

-         Logistics and distribution – the student/intern will spend time at our distribution warehouse and be exposed to distribution reports and tools that guide our product distribution

-         Retail and merchandising –the student/intern will spend time working in the retail environment

-         Accounting and IT – the student/intern will meet, potentially work with, and have time for questions with our IT and accounting staff

Applications should include a resume, letter of application including statement of background, career goals, and why you are applying for this internship. References are encouraged. Upon receipt of your application, Bell Nursery USA, LLC will contact you with further information regarding the status of your application.

Inquiries may be sent to: jenny.rangel@bellnursery.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.