Syngenta is seeking applicants for its 2027 Florida citrus summer internship program running from May to August. Interns will gain hands-on experience working beside industry professionals, develop technical agronomic skills and build a foundation for a career in agriculture.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Intern activities include:
- Pest scouting support for miticides and insecticides
- Soil sampling support for fungicides
- Field monitoring and data collection
- Learn citrus production practices
- Work with Syngenta agronomic professionals
Interns will receive mentorship, competitive wages and a company truck for work use.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for the internship program include:
- College freshman, sophomore or junior class standing working toward a bachelor’s degree, preferably in agriculture or related fields
- Ability to relocate to or originally be from one of these Florida 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 drivers 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
- Ability to work outdoors
- Self-motivated, detail oriented, honest and personable
OTHER DETAILS
Ideal majors for internship participants are agribusiness, agronomy, crop and soil science, plant science, agricultural technology, horticulture, agricultural education and other agriculture-related fields.
Interns will work in Florida citrus-growing regions and train at Syngenta’s Vero Beach Research Center.
HOW TO APPLY
The application deadline is Nov. 13. To apply, fill out the Florida Citrus Internship Candidate Information Form here.
Contact Kendra McCorkle at Kendra.Mccorkle@syngenta.com or Kim Randolph at Kim.Randolph@syngenta.com with any questions.
Source: Syngenta
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