Hunger U visits campus 11/14-11/15

The HungerU Tour is visiting THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA not only to spark conversations about how today’s farmers are helping feed a hungry world, but also to educate about the critical role that modern agriculture plays every day in putting food on our tables. Please join us!

Center for Leadership and Service Ambassador Applications

Apply now! Serve as a Center for Leadership and Service Ambassador Starting Spring 2014!

The Center for Leadership and Service Ambassadors are a select group of students who are highly committed to the mission of the Center. This group of students serves to support the office, and educate others about leadership and service on campus. The ambassadors work to connect with alumni, engage campus partners in the activities of the Center for Leadership and Service, partner with student organizations, and plan effective marketing of leadership and service programs.

For more information about the Ambassadors and application information, find the application at http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/programs/cls_ambassadors/application/or contact us at StacieS@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu.

PLS Logistics Job Opportunity

PLS Logistics is hiring Account Executive Trainees to join our growing team of sales professionals at our branch office in Jacksonville and Tampa, FL. The first year is spent in training where you will get paid to learn about the industry, PLS, and develop business relationships along the way. You will join our expanding sales team in our transportation brokerage division where your earnings are un-capped and your performance is rewarded. PLS also offers full dental, health, and vision benefits with a strong 401K program.

 

At PLS, we bring together dedicated, highly motivated people in a fun, collaborative environment. Our business is fast-paced and challenging - you’ll work hard but you’ll play hard too. Take a break to throw darts…play some Ping Pong or even challenge another team member to a game of H-O-R-S-E on our half-court, indoor basketball court.

 

Training

• Participate in 3 and 1/2 months of training, spent between classroom learning and direct mentorship with our talented Account Executives
• In depth sales training to help you prepare to meet the needs and goals of your customer base
• Direct support from a Group Sales Manager - Our GSM's have all sold for us before so you learn from someone who walked a mile in your shoes

How to Apply

 

Please apply online at http://www.plslogistics.com/careers

 

· Click on ‘Open Positions’

 

· Select Location ‘Jacksonville’ or ‘Tampa’

 

· Scroll to the bottom of the page to apply for the job online

 

Fill out online job application and be sure to submit your resume along with application

 

CHECK US OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!

 

Facebook.com/PLSLogistics.com

 

See Robin Snyder for a more complete description. Internships may also be available.

Summer Agronomy Sales & Marketing Internship Program

Helena Chemical has an opening for a summer intern.

Objective

• Assist Branch in Driving Helena Product Sales.
• Evaluate potential fulltime Sales and/or Operational employees.
• Establish Helena Chemical Company as the premier Agricultural Sales Intern program.
• Provide “Local” Helena Product research, sales aids, and ads for the local branch.
• Provide the intern a balance of Research, Marketing, and Sales Exposure. 

Opportunities and Responsibilities

• Report directly to Branch Manager while at the Branch 
• Develop sales skills and implement marketing strategies in both established and developing territories.
• Observe and learn organizational skills, including sales preparation and time management.
• Understand diverse production practices, product knowledge, and product placement.
• Evaluate, document, organized and present photos and data on Proprietary Chemistry plots.
• “Hands on” training with a minimum of 50+% of the time being spent in the field.
• Acquaint the intern with various areas of Helena, including: advertising, customer service, agronomy, research, agronomy services, distribution, and time in sales and marketing.
• Coordinate and organize “Summer Projects”
• Provide Year End Presentation of Helena Product Project to Leadership Team in a formal setting.
• Develop Sales tools, ads and aids for the local Branch and Division.
• Present product information and research to grower/dealer meetings and/or field days.

Qualifications 

• Candidate must expect to graduate with a 2.5 or better Grade Point Average.
• Experience in the fertilizer, chemical and/or seed industry will merit strong consideration.
• An understanding of production agriculture is desired.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Valid Drivers License. 

 

 

Email Resumes to: pagew@helenachemical.com

 

Citrus Farm Manager Position - Ft. Pierce

Family owned Organic Citrus Farm looking for a full-time Citrus Farm Manager. Someone whom is qualified in citrus growing. Must be able to work independently. Must know how to run tractors (heavy machinery) and their attachments, run pumps and irrigation.

Location: Ft. Pierce

Compensation: $15/hr + travel compensation for farm work.
(there will be a raise once Manager shows competency of work)

This position requires manual labor.

PLEASE ONLY QUALIFIED /SERIOUS APPLICANTS.
NEED TWO PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.

 please email: ashlybyrne@yahoo.com"

Internship Opportunities - Austin Outdoor Presentation 11/5

What: Meet N Greet Austin Outdoor will be hosting an informal discussion on their internship program and career opportunities available in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

When: Tuesday, November 5th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: McCarty A— Room 1151

Why: Personal growth and discovery, Networking, Free lunch 


 RSVP: To Anne Marie Mattison at mattison@ufl.edu no later than November 4th.

Laboratory Internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory- Deadline January 10th