Ball Horticultural Company 2027 Summer Internship Program

• All internships are offered during the summer months for a period of 10-12 weeks.
• Start and end dates are relatively flexible, depending upon the student’s availability and the needs of the department; we prefer interns start no later than the day after Memorial Day.
• Unless otherwise noted, internships are located in West Chicago, Illinois, a suburb approximately 35 miles west of Chicago.
• Rate of pay is $15.00 per hour. Students work a minimum of 40 hours/week; some internships require overtime during critical periods.
• We provide fully furnished and appointed apartments in a nearby apartment complex and absorb the rental costs. Food, transportation, and other living costs are the responsibility of the student. Students are required to have their own transportation since housing is not within walking distance from work locations and public transportation is not readily accessible.  

• All internships culminate in mid-August with a final presentation made by each intern on his/her experiences and accomplishments; these presentations are made to members of Ball’s Management Teams.
• The application deadline is November 1st, 2026. Intern selections will be determined by December 11th, 2026. All applicants will be notified of our decisions.

Internship Opportunities

Explore hands-on internship opportunities across horticulture, plant science, research, breeding, product development, and technology. Each internship provides practical experience working alongside industry professionals.

 Internship Descriptions: Ball Internship Program Opportunities — 2027 

General Internship Expectations

Across our internship opportunities, successful candidates should be prepared to:

• Learn quickly and ask questions.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and research teams.
• Stay organized while managing multiple projects.
• Approach challenges with curiosity and a problem-solving mindset.
• Work in a hands-on horticultural, laboratory, greenhouse, field, or office environment depending on the internship.