Sand Valley Internship 2026

Sand Valley provides a working environment where interns are executing the skills they study in school.  We are committed to exceeding guest expectations, along with our fast-paced environment interns are pushed to learn and succeed every day on the job.  Students who participate in the Sand Valley internship program should expect to have a world class learning experience.  Continued education that goes beyond the classroom.  Our program is designed to provide you with a practical account of all aspects of golf course maintenance and management skills including but not limited to:

• Participate with small construction and grow- in projects
• Aquatic maintenance of lakes and ponds
• Toro Lynx central control training
• Fertilizer/pesticide application, calibration and record keeping
• Management of small crews for various projects
• Turfgrass cultural practices (mowing, verticutting, topdressing, aerifying, rolling, etc…)
• Management of fine fescue fairways
• Water Management/Irrigation
• Management and restoration of natural areas/sand barrens. Natural bunker maintenance
• Exposure to minimalist maintenance approach producing firm and fast conditions
• Maintenance and daily setup of grass tennis courts

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and eager to learn.
• Understand the commitment and time required in maintaining a world class golf resort.
• Excellent work ethic.

If you are interested in joining the Sand Valley Team, please contact Rob Duhm, Director of Agronomy rduhm@sandvalley.com or you may contact each Superintendent directly:

Sand Valley- Joe Jehnsen jjehnsen@sandvalley.com

Mammoth Dunes- Andy Brownlow abrownlow@sandvalley.com

Sandbox- Michael Mageles mmageles@sandvalley.com

Sedge Valley - Sam Weber sweber@sandvalley.com

Commons Course - Zach Jasin zjasin@sandvalley.com