Citrus Agriculture Intern: Territory & Field Research

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. Job Description At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. As a Citrus Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the ag industry. You will be assigned to a mentor and a territory for your summer project. You will gain experience with territory management along with pest and disease identification. The internship presents opportunities to gain sales and marketing experience, exposure to the citrus industry, as well as opportunities within Syngenta. As a Citrus Intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, and work on innovative projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get: Competitive wages Vehicle for work use A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs What will you be doing? Soil sampling support (fungicides) Qualifications Sophomore or junior class standing working towards a bachelor’s degree, preferably in agriculture or related field Ability to relocate to or originally from one of the following counties; Polk, Highlands, Hardee, Desoto, Hendry, Collier, Lee, Okeechobee, Martin, Osceola, St. Lucie, or Indian River Demonstrated leadership ability in student organizations and/or work experiences A valid driver’s license and acceptable moving violations record Strong customer focus, business acumen, resilience, interpersonal savvy, and integrity Basic familiarity with production agriculture Basic familiarity with pest, disease, and weed control Basic computer skills Willingness to work outdoors Self-motivated, detail oriented, honest, and personable Additional Information What We Offer: A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Delaware