Internships
Merit Internship Program
Join Merit, a HeartLand company, and kickstart your career in the dynamic commercial landscaping industry. Our internship program is designed for driven individuals eager to challenge themselves, grow their skills and gain hands-on experience with one of the Midwest’s premier landscape contractors.
Why Intern with Merit?
- Discover Your Potential: Gain real-world experience and tackle meaningful projects that create value for our team and clients.
- Learn from Industry Leaders: Work alongside some of the best in the business, with access to professional guidance and mentorship.
- People-First Culture: Be part of a company that values transparency, collaboration, and putting people at the center of everything we do.
- Career-Building Opportunities: Develop key skills in project management, communication, and technology while exploring potential career paths in landscape management, design, or operations.
Program Highlights
- Start Date: May 12–27, 2025 | End Date: August 6, 2025
- Internship Symposium: June 8–10, 2025, in Kansas City
- Project Presentations: July 31 & August 1, 2025
During the program, you’ll work on an internship project allowing you to drive your own outcomes, deliver innovative solutions, and make a real impact on our operations.
Learning Objectives
- Real-World Experience in Commercial Landscaping
- Industry-Specific Skills and Competencies
- Project Management and Communication Skills
- Familiarity with Advanced Technology
Career Pathways
Following your internship, you’ll have opportunities to pursue roles such as:
- Associate Production Manager
- Business Development Associate
- Associate Account Manager
- Associate Landscape Designer
- Business Operations
Compensation Package
- Hourly pay (based on market rate)
- College credit available
Shape Your Future with Merit
At Merit, we believe in empowering the next generation of leaders in landscaping. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and make an impact, we’d love to have you on our team!
