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Rotational Internship Opportunities at Walters Gardens

 

 

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Walters Gardens is North America’s leading wholesale grower of perennial plants. Within the rotational tracks, you will work in various departments with some of the best and brightest in the industry. We are growing, and we want you to come grow with us!

 

  • 12-week summer internships with flexible start/end dates
  • Full-time (40hrs/week) with half-day Fridays
  • Competitive pay with monthly housing stipend
  • Specialized project within area of interest

Walters Gardens
Located in Zeeland, Michigan
25 miles southwest of Grand Rapids,
10 miles east of the Lake Michigan

 

Growing Internship

As an intern, you will gain valuable hands-on experience with plant

health, propagating, trialing, and growing our extensive collection

of top-tier perennials.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Greenhouse
  • Trials Department
  • Field Plant Health
  • Integrated Pest Management

Tissue Culture Internship

As an intern, you will explore the entire process of our Tissue Culture

Production. The initiation of healthy plants helps us grow our

extensive collection of premium perennials.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Motherstock Greenhouse & Virus Lab
  • Tissue Culture Lab
  • Greenhouse Production Planting Lines
  • Greenhouse - Acclimation Growing Range
  • Integrated Pest Management
 

Where to Apply

Apply Online Starting September 8, 2025

Application information will be posted on the www.WaltersGardens.com/Careers page

Submit a Cover Letter and Resume

Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college and have completed their first year in a two year program or second year in a four year

program. Degree in related field strongly preferred.

Application Deadline: January 9, 2026

To ensure your place in the program, we recommend applying as early as possible as spaces are limited and tend to fill up quick.

  

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