Farming Rotational Program (Edinburg, TX)
Core
One-year rotational program for developing future supervisors in citrus farming operations across multiple departments.
Role type
Agricultural Operations Rotational Program (Supervisory Track)
Builds
Citrus production operations including nursery, pest control, irrigation, and general cultural farming.
Domain
Agriculture / Citrus Farming
Required skills
Supervision, planning, organizing, coordinating, leadership, training, guidance, scheduling, monitoring, bilingual communication (English/Spanish), computer literacy, resilience, adaptability, collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, accountability, motivation, innovation, efficiency
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related field, 2-3 years of outdoor work or agricultural operations experience
Technologies
Irrigation systems, Nursery operations equipment, Pest control systems, Spray operations equipment
Responsibilities
Rotate through all areas of the Farming division including Nursery Operation, Shops, Pest Control, Spray Operations, and General Cultural Farming; Supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate activities pertaining to the production of citrus; Supervise day-to-day operations including fertility, pest control, weed control, irrigation, pruning, and frost protection; Schedule, coordinate, supervise and monitor all irrigation functions; Supervise full-time employees year-round and up to 60 seasonal employees; Provide direction, display leadership, provide training and guidance, and promote teamwork within the labor force and other departments
