{"id":1587007,"url":"https://alion.io/job/chs-corporate-landscape-grounds-management-intern","title":"Corporate Landscape & Grounds Management Intern","company":{"id":1782341,"name":"CHS","domain":"chsinc.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/chsinc-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Inver Grove Heights, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":34000,"max_usd":53000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":130},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-28","last_verified_at":"2026-10-21T11:48:34Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":23,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":23},"description":"CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.\nSummary\nCHS has an exciting opportunity within the Building & Office Services department for a summer Corporate Landscape & Grounds Management Intern. The Corporate Campus Landscape & Grounds Management Internship is part of the CHS Summer Internship Program and provides exposure to corporate facilities management, landscape architecture, arboriculture, horticulture, sustainability, campus planning, and grounds operations. Interns will gain hands-on experience while contributing to projects that enhance the employee experience and environmental stewardship of the CHS Corporate Campus.\nThis intern will serve as a valued member of the Building & Office Services team, contributing to and/or leading a variety of projects supported across the team, such as landscape design, project management, invasive species mitigation, tree care, vendor management, and more. You must be detail-oriented, independent, and eager to learn with excellent communications skills and the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently. To maximize the internship experience, this position will follow an on-site structure, spending 5 days each week on campus based at CHS in Inver Grove Heights, MN.\nResponsibilities\nAssist in the maintenance and enhancement of the 30-acre CHS Corporate Campus landscape, including turfgrass, trees, planting beds, native landscapes, and outdoor gathering spaces.\nSupport landscape architecture and grounds improvement projects from planning through implementation. Participate in campus beautification initiatives, seasonal color displays, and landscape renovation projects. Conduct tree inventories, assessments, and support arboriculture programs focused on tree health, preservation, and replacement planning.\nAssist with invasive species identification, monitoring, mitigation, and ecological restoration efforts.\nSupport turfgrass management activities including mowing evaluations, fertilization planning, irrigation monitoring, and integrated pest management practices.\nCollaborate with vendors and contractors to monitor project progress, quality standards, and safety requirements. Assist with development and maintenance of campus landscape maps, asset inventories, and project documentation.\nParticipate in sustainability initiatives related to pollinator habitats, native plantings, water conservation, and environmental stewardship.\nConduct site inspections and provide recommendations for improving campus appearance, functionality, and user experience.\nSupport project budgeting, bid review processes, vendor coordination, and project management activities.\nAssist with campus event preparations, including outdoor venue setup and coordination.\nUtilize technology and software tools to track projects, document findings, and communicate recommendations.\nPartner with Building & Office Services team members on facilities, safety, and operational improvement initiatives.\nPresent project updates, findings, and recommendations to department leadership upon completion of assigned projects.\nMinimum Qualifications (required)\nCurrently pursuing a bachelor's or associate degree in Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, Grounds Management, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Facilities Management, or a related field.\nValid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; ability to operate company vehicles and on-site utility/ATV equipment for occasional groundskeeping and facility-support tasks.\nAdditional Qualifications\nRising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student with anticipated enrollment following the internship.\nStrong interest in landscape management, grounds operations, environmental stewardship, or corporate campus planning, with a passion for creating and maintaining attractive, safe, functional, and sustainable outdoor environments.\nAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform site inspections across a large campus environment.\n\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously; effective verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\n\nExperience with landscape design software (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, SketchUp, Land F/X); knowledge of plant identification, tree care, turfgrass management, integrated pest management, irrigation systems, drainage principles, or landscape construction practices.\n\nPrevious internship, work, or volunteer experience related to landscaping, grounds maintenance, parks, golf courses, athletic fields, arboriculture, nurseries, or horticulture.\n\nCHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.\nIf eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).\nCHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.\nPlease note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. 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