Corporate Landscape & Grounds Management Intern

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.

CHS has an exciting opportunity within the Building & Office Services department for a summer C
orporate 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.

This 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.

• Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of the 30-acre CHS Corporate Campus landscape, including turfgrass, trees, planting beds, native landscapes, and outdoor gathering spaces.
• Support 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.
• Assist with invasive species identification, monitoring, mitigation, and ecological restoration efforts.
• Support turfgrass management activities including mowing evaluations, fertilization planning, irrigation monitoring, and integrated pest management practices.
• Collaborate 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.
• Participate in sustainability initiatives related to pollinator habitats, native plantings, water conservation, and environmental stewardship.
• Conduct site inspections and provide recommendations for improving campus appearance, functionality, and user experience.
• Support project budgeting, bid review processes, vendor coordination, and project management activities.
• Assist with campus event preparations, including outdoor venue setup and coordination.
• Utilize technology and software tools to track projects, document findings, and communicate recommendations.
• Partner with Building & Office Services team members on facilities, safety, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to department leadership upon completion of assigned projects.

• Currently 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.
• Valid driver's license…