Job Title: Landscaping Intern
Status: Full Time (Internship – Summer 2026)
Work Type: In Person
Pay: $24.32 per hour
Location: Maple Grove, MN

About Our Client:

Our client is a not-for-profit wholesale electric cooperative that provides safe, reliable power to 26 member-owner distribution cooperatives across Minnesota. Serving more than two-thirds of the state, they are widely recognized for their commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and innovation. Their LEED Platinum–certified headquarters sits on a 12.5-acre campus featuring restored native prairie, natural landscapes, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces—reflecting their long-term dedication to ecological care and responsible land management.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Landscaping Intern to support the maintenance, design, and ongoing development of the 12.5-acre corporate campus in Maple Grove, MN. This is a hands-on internship that offers valuable experience in horticulture, native plant care, landscape planning, and grounds maintenance within a sustainability-driven setting. Working alongside the facilities team, landscape architects, and contracted vendors, you will assist with day-to-day grounds work, help implement landscape improvements, and contribute to preserving the ecological health and aesthetic appeal of the campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with designing and planning landscaping features, including flowerbeds, shrubs, trees, turf, and native prairie areas
• Support the maintenance and documentation of care plans for over 120 campus trees
• Perform general groundskeeping and seasonal landscaping tasks alongside facilities staff
• Coordinate with contracted landscaping and arborist teams for planting, pruning, and enhancement projects
• Provide direction to contractors to ensure work aligns with approved plans and standards
• Collaborate with landscape architects on the execution and refinement of design plans
• Assist with communications and coordination involving local city, county, or state agencies on landscaping requirements

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in landscaping, horticulture, grounds management, or a related academic program
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to follow detailed instructions
• Prior landscaping or outdoor work experience preferred but not required
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor work, including during extreme temperatures
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain and natural outdoor environments
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, heights, and other environmental elements
• Occasional overtime, weekend work, or overnight travel
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting 20–50 lbs (with occasional lifting up to 75 lbs)
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, climbing, twisting, crawling, and confined-space entry
• Frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, grasping, and fine hand manipulation
• Must be able to distinguish colors, communicate clearly, and hear effectively

Internship Duration:

Full-time, 40 hours per week from May–August 2026

About Us:

At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.

Benefits:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Term life insurance and short-term disability benefits
• 401K plan
• Competitive wages and performance-based pay increases
• Safety and employee referral bonuses
• Gift giveaways throughout the year
• Support from a dedicated team of recruiters advocating for your success

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