Beekeeper Intern

Company Description

With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

Job Description

Here's what you'll do:

Our internships offer hands-on experience in the field with mentorship from experienced professionals!

Summer interns are selected to assist department managers in specific operations of the farming business, which are related directly to students' course of study. Interns receive excellent experience to supplement their classroom education.

Beekeeping Internship

This position will assist in the management, care and evaluation of bee colonies and business related tasks. The apprenticeship/internship is specifically designed to give individuals the experience needed to become comfortable and confident around bees and the knowledge to become a successful beekeeper. Individuals will receive ample opportunity to practice methods of sustainable beekeeping and understand commercial honey production.

Qualifications

Responsibilities of the Beekeeper Intern include, but are not limited to the following:

• Raise bees to produce honey and pollinate crops.
• Collect and extract honey.
• Transport hives to/from various locations.
• Inspect hives and treat them for disease/parasites.
• Re-queen colonies as needed.
• Build and maintain hives.
  
  

Here's what you bring to the table:

• College upperclassmen (juniors & seniors); Others levels may possibly be considered
• Currently studying in Agricultural related field
• Computer proficient in Word, and Excel, and use of the Internet
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Research and analysis skills* Ability to write and present reports as requested
• Pay: $18/hr.
  
  

Additional Information

Why chose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

• We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.
  
  

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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