GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Ag Operations Intern will gain real world experience by assisting Ag Managers with day-to-day tasks and working on ag-related projects. The intern will help evaluate plantings, track fertilizer use, identify pests and disease in vegetable crops and analyze data to identify opportunities to create efficiencies to reduce costs and improve crop quality.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Learn and understand farming activities including ground preparation, seeding, crop growth, and harvesting
- Conduct crop observations such as stand counts to determine plant population per acre
- Collect soil and plant samples for submission to testing laboratories and nutritional analysis
- Uploading, organizing and analyzing field data using Excel is a key component of this internship
- Create and deliver a final presentation to the executive team of Dole Fresh Vegetables.
- Other duties as assigned
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Summer 2025, 12-week internship100% onsite (not a remote internship)Pay Rate : $20 - $22 per hourNo relocation or housing assistance providedRequired Skills
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Familiarity with farming operationsAt least an Intermediate skill level with Excel is requiredExperience working with and analyzing large data sets is desiredKnowledge of Statistical AnalysisBi-lingual, Spanish / English is preferredValid driver’s licensePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and / or up to 15 lbs.Ability to work in various weather conditionsAbility to walk on uneven groundWORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Full time, 40-hour workweekNo overtime expectedTravel to and from the Salinas Dole Ag Operations offices, Salinas Transplant Company, and various field locations in the Salinas ValleyRequired Experience
EDUCATION LEVEL AND FIELDS OF STUDY
Fall 2025 rising junior or senior obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, Crop Science, Ag Business, or a related fieldOr a community college student who has completed a minimum of 30 college credits in a relevant fieldEEO STATEMENT : We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Familiarity with farming operationsAt least an Intermediate skill level with Excel is requiredExperience working with and analyzing large data sets is desiredKnowledge of Statistical AnalysisBi-lingual, Spanish / English is preferredValid driver’s licensePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and / or up to 15 lbs.Ability to work in various weather conditionsAbility to walk on uneven groundWORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Full time, 40-hour workweekNo overtime expectedTravel to and from the Salinas Dole Ag Operations offices, Salinas Transplant Company, and various field locations in the Salinas Valley
Salary : $20 - $22
