What The Cliffs
Internship Program Offers YOU!
www.CliffsCommunities.com
An Educational Experience and much more . . .
Internships are offered in all of our business functions and at many of our locations. Internships offer students an
opportunity to provide professional support and become an integral part of a business team. Our interns have the
chance to learn while making a real contribution to the company. They become a part of key management
meetings, receive meaningful projects and have access to senior management. Each intern is assigned a
supervisor who assigns projects, answers questions and provides guidance. Throughout the entire experience,
goals are identified, and interns receive feedback and informal mentoring.
An internship provides an excellent opportunity to develop relationships with other professionals in the company
as well as other interns.
Apply Today for an Internship!
Compensation & Housing
The Cliffs provides an hourly pay rate and housing for our out-of-state interns. Area apartments provide the tranquil luxury
of country living and all the charm of a southern community. Located in and around the heart of Greenville, the area bring all of
life's finest together. Apartment locations have quick access to all the area's conveniences: Entertainment, shopping, and most
importantly, your internship location!
The Greenville, South Carolina Area
www.greatergreenville.com
Greenville is located in the Piedmont region of South Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area, commonly
referred to as the Upstate, includes Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens and Cherokee counties and the cities of
Anderson, Clemson, Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer and Spartanburg.
Entertainment & Culture
Greenville has become something of an entertainment hub in recent years. Since the Bi-Lo Center opened in 1998, it
continues to be host for big-name concerts. Prominently positioned in the heart of Greenville, the Peace Center for the
Performing Arts has been the cornerstone of the city’s strong cultural life. The Reedy River, outlined with a beautiful running
trail is centered in downtown Greenville. The Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery offers one of the most recognized
collections of religious artwork in the nation, including works by such artists as Dolci, Rembrandt, Rubens, Titan and Van Dyck.
The nationally recognized Greenville County Art Museum has an exquisite collection as well.
Greenville is known for its outdoor entertainment which includes Jazz Concerts, Farmer's Markets, and Moonlight Movies
along the River. A new local favorite, the Reedy River Falls Park, has flourished as a center of entertainment and sightseeing
in Greenville. Known as “The heart of Greenville,” the park draws families and students alike for a place of play and relaxation.
Also located in Greenville is the Carolina First Center, one of the largest exposition facilities in the southeast with 368,000
square feet of exhibit space in four halls. The Carolina First Center is a popular regional destination for corporate meetings,
tradeshows, banquets, and special events.
Within the City of Greenville are 39 parks, playgrounds and recreation centers which include bike/jogging trails, miniature golf
courses, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, playground structures, picnic shelters and ball fields for a total of 452 acres of park
space.
The Greenville Drive, a member of the Class A South Atlantic Baseball League, draws crowds throughout the baseball season
to its’ stadium that was modeled after Fenway Park. Race fans in the Upstate have NASCAR Nextel Cup at its best within easy
driving distance at the big tracks in Darlington, SC, Concord, NC, Hampton, GA, and Bristol, TN.
The Asheville, North Carolina Area
www.ashevillec.gov
Entertainment & Culture
The City of Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is
known for its natural beauty. Asheville serves as the regional hub for business, health and human services, the arts, shopping,
dining and other community amenities for citizens and visitors. We strive to embrace the highest standards of quality, ethics
and public service, and Asheville citizens make up a city of neighbors that value civic participation and
collaboration. Together, we provide a quality of service that makes Asheville known around the world for its extraordinary
quality of life.
Internships at The Cliffs
The Cliffs Turfgrass Management Internship
serves as industry education for students
and offers mentorship to forward your
career path. We focus our internship
experience to include:
Reasonable rotation of departmental duties
•Knowledge of multiple areas positioning any given work
area
Afford interns with general supervisory knowledge
•Scheduling shifts
•Process evaluation and other work-related projects
Financial discipline
•Reading Departmental Profit/loss statements
•Accounts Payable Processing
•Forecasting
Projecting future business
•Long-range planning
Basic Human Resources Skills
•Processing standard Employee Forms
•Attendance of departmental meetings
Open Full-Time Positions
The Cliffs at Keowee Falls
• Spray Technician
• Irrigation Technician
“I enjoy this job so much because of the variety. The variety in
conditioning, weather and course setting, and people makes this
job unique and exciting every single day.”
-Jim Evans
Jim Evans
Golf Course Superintendent
jevans@cliffsclubs.com
The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
• Assistant In Training (AIT)
“I enjoy the challenges that we face every day. The golf course industry
is extremely dynamic and you must be able to adapt to each days
hurdles. Whether it’s adapting to Mother Nature, tournament
preparation, or membership relationships, you must be able to pull all
your resources together and product a top quality product.”- Jed Fedor
Jed Fedor
Golf Course Superintendent
jfedor@cliffsclubs.com
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
• Assistant In Training (AIT)
Steve Shand
Golf Course Superintendent
sshand@cliffsclubs.com
“Being a Golf Course Superintendent is a very rewarding career
which allows you to meet and interact with amazing people,
spend time in nature and continue to improve the game of golf
and how its playing surfaces are managed.” -Steve Shand
The Cliffs Valley
Matthew Stevens
Golf Course Superintendent
mstevens@cliffsclubs.com
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Assistant In Training (AIT)
Greenskeeper III
Greenskeeper II
Apply online www.cliffscommunities.com