ENTRY LEVEL: Farming Rotational Program (Edinburg, TX)

Wonderful Citrus•College Station, TX

About The Position

Wonderful Citrus’s one-year Farming Rotational Program is based in Edinburg, Texas, and provides hands-on experience across multiple Farming departments. The program is designed to build the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a supervisory career in agriculture. Full-time employment may be available after the program, depending on business needs. Participants rotate through areas such as nursery operations, shops, pest control, spray operations, and general cultural farming. They help supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate citrus production activities in assigned geographic areas, including day-to-day ranch operations and irrigation. The role includes providing leadership, direction, training, and guidance to employees and promoting teamwork. Participants will supervise full-time employees year-round and up to 60 seasonal employees.

Requirements

Two to three years of experience in outdoor work or agricultural operations.
Availability to begin full-time employment in November 2026 or later.
Computer literacy.
Demonstrated trustworthiness, integrity, and accountability; ability to inspire and motivate others.
Ability to adjust to new situations and environments, show resilience, and learn from challenging situations.
Ability to partner and collaborate across the organization and demonstrate inclusivity.
Respect for the well-being and individuality of others, with an emphasis on personal and team development.
Ability to deliver results with a bold, nimble, innovative, and efficient approach.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field (preferred but not required).
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Rotate through Farming division areas, including nursery operations, shops, pest control, spray operations, and general cultural farming.
Help supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate citrus production activities in assigned geographic areas.
Supervise day-to-day operations involving fertility, pest and weed control, irrigation, pruning, frost protection, and other ranch projects.
Give direction and provide leadership, training, and guidance to the labor force and colleagues in other departments.
Promote teamwork and a productive, harmonious work atmosphere.
Schedule, coordinate, supervise, and monitor irrigation functions by implementing irrigation schedules.
Supervise full-time employees year-round and up to 60 seasonal employees.