Farm Management Intern

Duties/Responsibilities

• Understanding of plant agronomy
• Know how to communicate with team members
• Knowledge of different types of soils, water, fertilizers and tree health
• Must be organized
• Must understand farm equipment
• Must be hands on
• Be able to work effectively within a team
• Must have computer skills and know how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must be able to follow our Fleet Safety Program and Policies
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Understanding of quality standards and health and safety regulations
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to think rationally and apply logic during high-stress situations
• Exercise a variety of tasks, sometimes simultaneously
• Use arms to reach and hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects.
• Stand for long periods at a time
• Work with, and/or in close proximity to, equipment with moving mechanical parts.
• Work outdoors in diverse weather conditions
• Lift, push and/or pull objects whose weight may exceed fifty pounds.

Experience

• Enrolled in an accredited university or college
• AG Business majors or related degree

Pay Offered/Benefits

$17.90 per hour
Health wellness program that covers regular doctor visits, eye exams, etc. with only a minor copay
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