Seeds Operations Intern

Syngenta Seeds; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a Seeds Operations Intern in Woodland, CA. You will work on greenhouse, cages, and field activities to ensure timely and reliable seed delivery as part of our Emerging Talent Program.

The internship offers hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Plant Science/Biology, or related major.
• Sophomore or Junior standing encouraged; bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute greenhouse, cages, and field activities to assure timely seed delivery.
• Participate in crop scouting and data collection, IPM thresholds.
• Assist in planting, scouting, weed and insect management, and reporting at the site.
• Collaborate on a project to study production improvements and present findings.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Deadline management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Enrollment in Bachelor's or advanced degree program (Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Plant Science/Biology)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Valid driver’s license

Job description

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers,we'recultivating tomorrow's variety through innovative breeding that brings vibrant colors to gardens and nutritious vegetables to tables worldwide. We combine centuries of seed heritage withcutting-edgeinnovation to develop resilient, high-performing varieties that thrive in diverse climates. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable horticulture, where every seed holds the potential to enhance lives through better nutrition and natural beauty.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.

Syngenta's Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Seeds Operations Intern in Woodland, CA. This internship role will execute greenhouse, cages, and field activities to assure that Syngenta has a consistent, timely, and reliable delivery.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands‑on experience, exposure to day‑to‑day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real‑world challenges while developing your professional skills.

Accountabilities:

• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, pollination dates, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds.
• Perform activities related to planting, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, safety, training, harvesting, and reporting at the site.
• Perform a project to study potential production improvements. Present findings to the Operations Team in Woodland, California.
• Perform other duties as required to meet field operations needs.
• Work alongside the Agronomist and Operations Teams to execute key projects/deliverables in the processing of vegetable seeds.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in an applicable discipline (Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Plant Science/Biology, or another closely related major is preferred).

Desired Qualifications:

• Students with Sophomore or Junior class standing are highly encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is ideal but not required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Self‑motivated, go‑getter with a strong results orientation.
• The ability to analyze crops and communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position.
• Proficient in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Innovative: Always looking to improve work efficiency and field‑related technologies.
• Detail/Accuracy‑Oriented: All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to and from the worksite (Woodland Site Office).
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team‑based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining focus on details.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to organize thoughts, data, etc.
• Ability to learn, willingness to ask questions, and ability to adapt to change.

Additional Information

Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work‑life balance that supports the team members.
• Competitive wages
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems

Syngenta is committed to creatinga culturethat celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work‑life balance that supports the team members

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training,promotionor any other employment practices for reasons ofrace, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.