Internship - Class of 2019

Summary

The goal of the Lipman Summer Internship Program is to provide participants a brief, yet comprehensive, overview of our company; its history, business, operation, strategies, goals and values. Our program is designed to be flexible, enabling each intern to be exposed to as many divisions of Lipman Family Farms as possible, yet tailored to fit both the intern’s area of interest and the company needs.

Interns will be involved in the day-to-day business: intricacies of their assigned area of operation, pressures of different environments, volatility of product markets, daily work routines, company politics, public relations, business risks, state and federal policies and associated opportunities of each.

Our 10-12 week summer internship challenges you through meaningful learning experiences and provides genuine opportunities to learn about your chosen career path outside of the classroom environment.

• Align with your chosen major
• Includes specific measurable learning objectives and outcomes
• Work closely with designated supervisor/mentor

Objectives:

• Develop expertise in a key functional area/position
• Clarify your career path/placement
• Develop valuable contacts
• Earn while you learn
• Learn the mission, vision and goals
• Experience the application of classroom theory
• Professional development

Farm Operations:

• Land Preparation
• Fumigation, Disease and Pest Control
• Fertilization and Irrigation
• Bedding, Plastic, Planting, Staking, Pruning, Tying
• Harvesting, Hauling (all crop exposure)
• Packing
• Environmental Science

Value Added (Packing/Repackaging/Processing):

• Packing
• Repacking
• Processing
• Product Grading/Sorting/Ripening Management
• Distribution
• Logistics

Administration:

• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Accounting
• Finance
• Procurement
• Marketing

Supervisory Duties

None

Qualifications

• Students enrolled and in good standing in an accredited 4-year bachelors degree program with completion of either sophomore or junior year at the start of the internship
• Degree program is relative to business needs with a focus on agriculture
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship or restrictions
• Excellent communication skills, a great work ethic, and an interest to work in an active, ‘roll-up-your-sleeves’ environment are essential
• Be available for 10-12 weeks (typically May – August)
• Complete application process; Internship Applications due by December 31, 2018.