Oxnard Production Intern
- Location: US - Oxnard Production Office
- Job Family: Internship Program
- Time Type: Full time
- Job Requisition ID: R0005281
- Experience Years: 0-3 Years of Experience
- Employee Type: Intern
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Production Intern for our upcoming season. As a Production Intern, you will support our District Production team across strawberries and blackberries. In this internship, you will gain experience mapping ranches using Driscoll’s GIS program, crop forecasting and field data collection. This position is best suited for someone who desires hands-on experience in agriculture production in the mixed berry category and has a strong interest in sustainable farming practices. Local candidates preferred.Responsibilities
- Assist with ranch mapping and GIS data management
- Crop forecast data collection
- Assist District Production team with field inspections
- Participate in production meetings to identify and discuss goal and challenges
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a must
Candidate Profile
- Currently pursuing a degree (A.S./B.S.)/career in Agriculture Business, Biology or Applied Science
- Relevant college coursework in horticulture, biology, applied science, and entomology preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software applications
- Self-starter and independent
- Able to work in field conditions
- Able to travel to production sites independently
Compensation
The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.
The hourly range estimated for this internship is: Freshman to recent grad: $18-$22
About Driscolls
Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.
Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.
Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.
Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.
Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.
Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.