Suwannee River Water Mgmt District Engineer I position

The SWRMD is looking for an Engineer for an entry-level work position, responsible for implementation of water use permitting program. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: - Assist Agriculture (Ag) Team leader with processing cost-share program applications and contracts, obtaining all required supplemental data, and field verification of equipment purchased; compiling data on cost-share applicants, measuring improvements and presenting results to staff and public; Present/attend meetings; Review water use permit applications; Communicate technical aspects of permit review with the water use permitting program leader; Assist in evaluating data submitted; Prepare requests for additional information when applications are determined to be incomplete; Prepare permit staff reports and other responsibilities.

For a complete job description visit http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=78&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Engineer-I-27

Important: The job application deadline is October 4th at 5:00 PM!

2014 Syngenta Florida Internship Opportunities

Syngenta is currently recruiting for up to 7 intern positions with an approximate start date of May 19, 2014 and an end date of August 15, 2014. 

Qualifications

· Seeking future employment in agriculture.
· Basic familiarity with production agriculture. 
· Basic familiarity with insect, disease, and weed control.
· Basic computer skills.
· Willingness to work outdoors.
· Self-motivated, detail oriented, honest, and personable.
· Ability to relocate to or originally from one of the following counties; Orange, Polk, Highlands, Hardee, Desoto, Hendry, Collier, Lee, Okeechobee, Martin, Osceola, St. Lucie, or Indian River.
· Sophomore or Junior level (Seniors will be considered). 

These internships represent an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate. In addition to the technical and professional skills gained from Syngenta Crop Protection, students will have an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to some of the most influential organizations in the Florida Agricultural Industry. Students will be provided with comprehensive training, skilled mentoring and will be part of a respected professional team executing a multi-million dollar sales and marketing strategy.

The internships are to be located as follows;

2 east coast - Indian River, St. Lucie, or Martin Counties
2 southwest - Lee, Hendry, or Collier Counties
2 west central - Highlands, Hardee or Desoto Counties
1 central - Orange, Osceola, Polk or Highlands Counties

All interested candidates should email their resumes to cody.hoffman@syngenta.com.  He will be available to interview interested candidates now through the end of January 2014.

BDS Sales Position-Fertilization Product – Polk County, Florida

The sales position at BDS will be responsible for customer relationship management, servicing accounts, identifying new sales opportunities and growing our current market share. Our product is a fertilization product with liming qualities used within the agricultural industry. The position will work directly with the operations manager and production to ensure the company meets the needs of the customer. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
1) Develop and execute a sales plan within Florida
2) Support existing customer base and develop a strategy to grow the existing market.
3) Provide customer support throughout the entire sales process.
4) Work to streamline the system of the sales process with the Operations Manager to drive growth and profitability.

Required Skills

1) Must be self-motivated and passionate for growth
2) Strong leadership and decision making skills
3) Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
4) Strong Communication and Reporting Skills
5) Ability to work with multiple team members located in various locations
6) Travel 75% mainly within Central/South Florida

Experience:

2 to 4 year Degree in Agriculture and/or Business. An agricultural background is strongly preferred.
Salary is negotiable. Based on experience, knowledge and education. Full Benefits are available.

Please submit resume to Carissa@biosolidservices.com including salary requirements.

Johnson and Johnson Supply Chain/Operations, Co-op Job

Location: New Jersey, NJ, US

2014 Supply Chain/Operations, Co-op (Job Number: 00000E9A)

Apply Now: http://jobs.jnj.com/job/New-Jersey-2014-Supply-ChainOperations%2C-Co-op-Job-NJ-07097/6642700/#

Description

You MUST apply on-line to this requisition to be considered for an interview for these Supply Chain Co-op opportunities.

Co-op Opportunities - Candidates apply for one overall Supply Chain/Operations Co-op requisition making them eligible for multiple Johnson & Johnson company opportunities within Supply Chain/Logistics/Manufacturing (MAKE)/Planning (PLAN)/Procurement (SOURCE)/Distribution (DELIVER). These individual departmental openings provide Co-Ops with a six-month opportunity to become an integral part of their respective departments. Each co-op is responsible for both supporting base business tactically through report generation, analysis and strategically through idea generation and innovation. Co-ops will have the opportunity to work on and lead cross-functional project teams which support current business requirements. Co-ops will be part of a structured co-op program, which consists of a formal mentoring program, visibility to upper management, professional training and networking opportunities.

Co-ops opportunities offer skill building in - Supports systems and processes related to Supply Chain business planning, administers internal websites, maintains custom built MS Office applications, develops business solutions using automation, and identifies new software or applications for use in everyday work. Create Ad Hoc Database Queries· Organize the collaboration of reports summarizing financial, operational, and performance metrics. Create new dynamic reporting tools through VBA Programming to support the Supply Chain National Planning Organization. Complete operational case studies and propose process improvements that drive cost reductions and service improvements. Work with the Distribution Center to provide optimization analysis and hands on process improvements.

ELANCO Seeking Food/Companion Animal Health Intern

Elanco is a global research-based company that develops and delivers product and services to enhance animal health and production. Improving the health and performance of animals helps to ensure a growing supply of safe, affordable, abundant food for today and in the future. It also contributes to Elanco’s commitment to fight hunger worldwide. Elanco pledges to develop and deliver products safe for consumers, animals and the environment.

Responsibilities:

· Internships are 12 weeks in duration.

· Internship will be located in Greenfield IN or across the United States.

· Interns will be responsible for a specific project to be completed within the 12 week timeframe

· Expected to network within the organization

· Manage your time effectively

· Demonstrate leadership capabilities

· Required to present their projects to a large group at the end of the 12 week period

 For more information visit Gator CareerLink (http://crc.ufl.edu/). Reg ID = 5590BR

Elanco will be present at the UF Career Showcase in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Oct. 1 and representatives hope to conduct interviews on Oct. 2 and 3.

Apply for the CALS Leadership Institute by October 1st!

The application period for Cohort 5 of the CALS Leadership Institute is underway! Applications are currently open, and due by 5pm on Tuesday, October 1. A quick reminder that the CALS Leadership Institute is a 3-semester program for undergraduate students that incorporates personal, organizational, and global leadership development through service and learning.

To be in the program, students must have 40 hours completed by the end of this semester, 3 semesters remaining, and a minimum 3.0 GPA); 12-15 students will be selected through the application and interview process. For more information about CALS LI, you can visit http://cals.ufl.edu/students/leadership-institute.php.

Disney's Agricultural Sciences Internship Application due October 2nd

Greetings from Walt Disney World! The Agricultural Sciences team is looking for college students and recent graduates (who have received their Bachelors degree within 6 months of our internships’ start dates) to participate in our fun and challenging six-month hands-on internship in several different agricultural and science education fields. 

Desired majors include but are not limited to: Ag. Communication, Ag. Education, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agronomy, Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Crop Science, Biological and Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Horticulture, Fisheries, Food Science, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ornamental Horticulture, and Plant Science.

We are currently looking for students to fill internships for the Spring 2014 term (January 2014 – June 2014). The deadline to apply is October 2nd.

The Agricultural Sciences Professional Internship Program is designed to provide qualified college students with the opportunity for hands-on work experience in the unique growing areas that are part of Living with The Land, an agricultural attraction at Epcot®.

Responsibilities:

In addition to maintaining the show quality of our growing areas, aquaculture systems or biotechnology lab, interns will spend a significant amount of time leading informative and interactive guest tours through our facilities, along with promoting and selling these tours.

Additional training sessions, classes and meetings will be scheduled throughout the semester.

Interested students should email a cover letter, resume, school transcript, and one letter of recommendation to WDW.EPCOT.Science.Internship@disney.com. Selected students will be interviewed via phone by a Walt Disney World representative to further discuss the internship.

Interested students should go to http://disneyinterns.com/science and click on “Walt Disney World® Resort,” and select “Sciences / Horticulture / Zoology.” There, students will find more information about the Plant Science, Entomology, Biotechnology, and Aquaculture internship positions. If you have any questions with accessing the site, please email us directly at WDW.EPCOT.Science.Internship@disney.com.

GREEN Program Renewable Energy Study Abroad

 The GREEN Program is a short-term experience which combines hands-on education, adventure, service learning, cultural immersion and global networking to create an unparalleled learning experience in Iceland & Costa Rica. This program becomes a launchpad for the future innovative leaders of tomorrow.

 Upon completion of the GREEN program you will receive:

* Experiential Education visiting several renewable energy facilities
* Service Learning through community service projects in impoverished areas
* Adventures such as surfing, glacier & jungle hiking or tectonic plate snorkeling
* Cultural Immersion in local indigenous tribes, eco-lodges or animal rehabilitation reserves
* Entrepreneurial inspiration developing your own green venture
* Access to our alumni network with job opportunities and industry connections
* Custom letters of recommendation based on your capstone project
* Transferable academic credit awarded by Reykjavik University

 Costa Rica 12 days Summer and Winter, 9 days Spring 
Five forms of renewable energy, action-packed adventures, cultural immersion, memories for a lifetime all in paradise.

Iceland 10 days Summer, 8 days Winter and Spring
 Noted as the greenest country in the world, Iceland is an untapped reserve of energy and adventure. We have partnered with Reykjavík University's Renewable Energy and Sustainability Master's Program (REYST) and the School of Science and Engineering to provide quality insight into the industry from the leading innovators.

Dare to be different. Dare to be you. Challenge the world.

Define your career path in 10 days.

Apply Today

Ernesto Daset
Global Renewable Energy Education Network
University Coordinator | Ernesto@theGREENprogram.com | 201.345.3737 
www.thegreenprogram.com

"Transforming clean tech education, bringing classrooms to life, accelerating meaningful careers around the world"

OPICO Position Available

Entry level sales-engineer specializing in agriculture.

Recent graduate – 2 years experience.

We are an export distributor of agricultural implements and associated machinery founded in 1946. We market US-made machinery world wide throughout Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania & Europe.

The successful candidate will have:
a) Strong knowledge/hands on experience in set-up/use of implements
and related machinery.
b) Basic knowledge of world geography
c) Knowledge of international farming practices a plus
d) Knowledge of peanut, cotton, maize, and/or vegetable commercial
farming a plus.
e) Very good command of written/oral English, second language a plus,
preferably Spanish
f) Ability to work with people from other cultures

During training and initial period, work will involve recommending and specifying equipment for our customers, preparing the subsequent price quotation forms in an IT environment, communicating with customers both electronically and by telephone from our offices in Mobile.

After 1-2 years, the position would evolve into some travel in territory to close sales as well as assisting customers in maximizing their use of machinery. Pathway to advancement in a career with our company is straightforward. The work is interesting and fast-paced, with a high emphasis on outstanding customer service and attention to detail.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Contact: Carmelita C. Hartley at mobile@opico.com or 251 438 9881