Vegetable Seed Production Intern

Syngenta Group • Caldwell, ID

8h • $20 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Syngenta’s SE Production Operations is seeking a Vegetable Seed Production Intern in Caldwell, Idaho. As part of Syngenta’s Emerging Talent Program, the intern will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills. The internship runs from May 2027 through August 2027.

The role involves fieldwork and seed production activities, interaction with growers, exposure to plant operations, and management of experimental data. The intern may also perform other assigned duties, including production research.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, or another closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in English.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Strong written and spoken communication ability is highly desired.
• Ability to understand and follow all procedures and policies, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivate, and need little supervision.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others to perform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work long hours, seven days per week, and in an outdoor environment.
• Knowledge of plant physiology.
• Knowledge of seed biology.
• Desire to learn and drive excellence in seed quality and performance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior farming and/or seed production experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork, including planting, rouging, labor crew management, data acquisition, and seed harvest.
• Scout seed fields for pests.
• Interact with growers.
• Gain exposure to plant operations, including harvest receiving, conditioning, and packaging.
• Gain exposure to seed production practices in sweet corn, garden beans, and/or sugar snap peas.
• Manage experimental data, including data acquisition and analysis support.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which could include production research.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Ongoing career development resources.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems.
• Professional development.
• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration and strives for work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED