SUMMER AND PART-TIME JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, AND ASSISTANTSHIPS

This page was last updated on 6/23/2009

6-18-09 Summer Internship Opportunity in the Southern San Joaquin Valley with a Major Chemical Manufacturer

The Chemtura Corporation Middlebury, CT is seeking a summer intern to assist Sales Reps in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. The ideal candidate would have experience as a field scout or field checker. Experience with corn, trees, and vines is preferred but not required. Strong communication, organization skills and the ability to handle many projects at once is needed. A valid CA Driver’s License and a clean driving record is required. Please see below for further details.

Job Duties: Assist sales reps and customers with proper field posting in preparation of field treatments, follow-up on treatments- check level of control and report back to sales rep or customer/grower, assist sales reps with grower calls and set up trials where needed

Salary: $12 to $15 per hour depending on experience.

Timeline: June 1- August 30, 2009

Inquires should be made to:

J.R. Abele

Western US Sales Manager

Chemtura

JR.Abele@chemtura.com (530) 415-7237

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6-11-09 Private Residence Location: SLO, CA.

Wanted: Gardener with experience and a truck for part time gardening job in SLO. No mow but pruning, planting etc.

SALARY: $18 per hour.

For more info. call Anne 543-2395

6-3-09 INTERNSHIP COMPANY: KALIROY LOCATION: MEXICO

Company name: Kaliroy Produce

City: Offices in Nogales, AZ but the internship would be in one of ranches or packing facilities in Mexico. San Gabriel, Jalisco Sept – Dec. Culiacan, Sin Jan – April

Job title:

Hours: Monday – Saturday

Dates: Availability from Sept – June

Background information about the company:

Kaliroy Produce in Nogales, AZ and the two farming operations in Mexico are a Mexican family run operation. We grow tomatoes for export to the U.S. We grow green house hydroponic as well as open field, beefsteak, rounds, romas and grape tomatoes. Between our two operations we harvest year-round and ship approx. 8 million boxes a year. We have state of the art greenhouses and packing sheds and have a first class food safety program. We deal with many major supermarkets in the states and do a large amount of specialty private labeling packs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

We have opportunities in the area of production, where you will learn about irrigation and fertilization for hydroponic production, plant management, grafted transplant production and harvesting. You will also have the opportunity to work in the packing facility where you will learn the packing process and help in the coordination of all specialty packs heading to the U.S. We have a comprehensive food safety program in the field as well as the packing facility and you will have the chance to get involved with this as well.

Compensation: Room and meals included plus $200 a week

Contact Information: David Robidoux

Email: drobidoux@kaliroy.com

Phone: 520-264-8281

Mailing address: PO Box 6835, Nogales, AZ 85628

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6-1-09 ASSISTANTSHIP LOCATION: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

M.S. Graduate Assistantship in Floriculture - Environmental Horticulture Department, University of Florida

Available immediately until fulfilled: A half-time M.S. Assistantship in Floriculture with competitive graduate stipend, health benefits, and tuition remission.

The successful candidate will develop an applied research project involving flowering physiology of floriculture crops. Professional development and interaction with stakeholder floriculture companies will be encouraged.

Please contact: Dr. Sonali Padhye, Environmental Horticulture Department, University of Florida; West Florida Research and Education Center
5988 Hwy 90 Bldg 4900, Milton, FL, 32583; Email: padhye@ufl.edu; Phone: 850-983-5216 x 103; Fax: 850-983-5774

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5-29-09 INTERNSHIP COMPANY: GOLDSMITH SEEDS, INC. LOCATION: Gilroy, CA.

CONTACT: Dawn E. Hurtado

Human Resource Assistant

Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.

Phone: (800)549-0158 Fax: (408)847-3521

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

(CHALLENGER/INTERNSHIP)

Please answer all questions completely in your handwriting in ink. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No question on this application is intended to be discriminatory under any applicable Federal, State or Local Fair Employment Practices Law.

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Last Name

First

Middle

Date

Street Address

Home Phone

( )

City

State

Zip Code

Business Phone

( )

Have you ever applied to or worked for Goldsmith Seeds, Inc before? Yes No

If yes, when? _________________________

If hired, can you provide verification of your legal right to work in the United States?

Yes No

If you are under age 18, do you have a work permit? Yes No

If required for the position, do you have a valid driver’s license? Yes No

If hired, would you have reliable transportation to and from work?

Yes No

Are you willing to relocate? Yes No

Can you travel if a project requires it? Yes No

Have you ever worked under a different name? Yes No

If yes, Name:

Do you have friends or relatives working for Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.?

Yes No If yes, name and relationship:

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No If “Yes" list offense, date and disposition of the Case.

(Convictions will not necessarily disqualify you for the position.)

II. EMPLOYMENT INTERESTS

Position Desired

Date Available

Salary Desired

Would you be willing to work overtime?

Yes No

Type of Employment Desired

Regular Full -Time Temporary Part -Time Internship

How were you referred to our company?

Ad (where) __________________ Employee Referral (Name)____________________

Agency (Name) ___________________ Other (Please specify) ____________________ Walk-in

III. EDUCATION INFORMATION

School Level

Name and Location of School

Course of Study

Circle last grade

completed

Did you

graduate?

Degree or

Diploma

High School

1 2 3 4

Y N

College/University

1 2 3 4

Y N

Post Graduate

1 2 3 4

Y N

Business/Trade Technical

1 2 3 4

Y N

IV. SKILLS – If Applicable for Position for Which You Are Applying

PC Skills (Indicate software used)

Do you have any other special experience or skills (such as professional memberships, certifications or training) which you think make you especially suited for work at Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.?

V. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Beginning with your present or last position, list all jobs you have had to cover at least a five year period of time. Include military experience if job-related. If the three spaces below do not cover at least five years of time, please attach a separate sheet to list all jobs for five years. If you have a resume, please attach it to the application. However, you MUST complete and sign this application, filling out all spaces. Do not put “See Resume.”

Company Name

Phone

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From Mo./Yr.

To Mo./Yr.

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Job Title

Starting Pay

Ending Pay

Immediate Supervisor

May we contact this employer?

Yes No

Brief Description of Duties

Reason for Leaving

Company Name

Phone

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Street Address

City

State

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Job Title

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Brief Description of Duties

Reason for Leaving

Company Name

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Brief Description of Duties

Reason for Leaving

VI. EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES

Please list the names of three business (not personal) references.

Name

Title

Company

Address

Telephone Number

Relationship to you

VII. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Please read carefully, initial each paragraph, and sign below

Initial

I hereby authorize Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. to thoroughly investigate my references, work record, education, and other matters related to my suitability for employment. I also authorize any person, school, current employer (except as expressly noted), past employer(s), and organizations named in this application form (and accompanying resume or other documentation, if any) to provide Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. with relevant information and opinion, personal or otherwise, that may be useful in making a hiring decision. In addition, I release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing information and opinion to you.

Initial

I understand that nothing contained in this application or conveyed during the interview process is intended to create a contract between Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. and myself for either employment or for providing of any benefits. I agree that, if hired, my employment is at-will and the terms of employment may be changed with or without cause, with or without notice, including but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties and location of work, at any time, for any reason, at the option of myself or Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. This constitutes my entire agreement with Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. with regard to the length of my employment.

Initial

I understand that all offers of employment are conditioned upon my providing satisfactory documentary proof of my identity and legal right to live and work in the United States.

Initial

I hereby acknowledge that I have read the above statements and understand them. I certify that I, the undersigned applicant, have personally completed this application. I declare under penalty of perjury that the facts contained in the application (or any resume or other documents submitted) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify me from further consideration for employment, and will be justification for my dismissal from employment, if discovered at a later date, regardless of the time elapsed before discovery.

Applicant Signature:

Date:

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5-22-09 INTERNSHIP COMPANY: BAYER LOCATION: So. San Joaquin and Coastal Areas.

Bayer CropScience has an internship available for the Southern San Joaquin and Coastal areas. The candidate should be able to start full-time by the end of May and continue until August/September depending on the student’s schedule. There is the possibility of continued employment for the following year.

Bayer CropScience is looking for a self motivated, hard-working individual with a background in agriculture or pursuing a career in agriculture with a background or coursework in entomology, plant pathology, agronomy or crop science.

Duties: Will include everything from sampling plots (counting insects and mites), data collection, to data entry. Travel will include going to San Joaquin Valley and coastal areas from Ventura to San Luis Obispo.

The pay scale is dependent upon the candidate’s previous experience and years in school. A vehicle will be provided.

Prior to employment the candidate will be required to take a physical and drug screen.

Please send resume to

Dr. Richard Warner

Bayer CropScience

1640 Magnolia Avenue

Clovis CA 93611

e-mail:

richard.warner@bayercropscience.com

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5-22-09 INTERNSHIP AT VINO FARMS, INC. LOCATION: HEALDSBURG / NAPA, CA.

Job Title: INTERNSHIP

Reports to: Viticulturist/Assistant Viticulturist

Duration: Mid June – Mid/End of December

Send resume vineyardresumes@yahoo.com

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To assist the Viticulturist in collecting, maintaining and reporting vineyard information during the growing season. Help implement SureHarvest viticulture program.

Essential Duties

1. Collect soil and petiole samples

2. Maintain insect traps and report insect counts

3. Data Collection: cluster counts, sugar sampling, cluster weights, etc

4. Pressure bomb sampling

5. Maintain an awareness of vine pests, diseases, disorders, and moisture status of vines and communicate observations to Viticulturist

6. Data entry & troubleshoot in Excel & SureHarvest program

Required Experience

· Basic knowledge of vineyard operations

· Excellent Computer Skills

· Excellent communication skills

· Positive attitude

· Willing to learn

· Team oriented

· Valid California driver’s license

· Ability to operate an ATV

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (speak, read, write in English; speak Spanish)

· Legible handwriting for record keeping.

Physical Environment

Usually working outdoors in extremes of heat/humidity/cold and other weather conditions
Often exposed to dust, noise, agricultural environment and equipment
Work is strenuous involving bending, stooping, awkward body positions
Regularly lift up to 15 lbs, occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.

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5-22-09 PART TIME JOB: LOCATION: SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA.

The last student who assisted me in gardening tasks has left town. I need to replace him.

Duties include: general yard clean up, clipping and edging of some ground covers, pruning of some plants ie: roses and ivy.

I take care of cutting the lawn.

These tasks usually take between one and one/half hours per week or as an alternative, two hours every other week.

Rate of pay: $12.00 per hour.

CONTACT: JAMES LANDRETH TELEPHONE: #805-543-8718.

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5-22-09 PART TIME JOB: LOCATION: LOS OSOS, CA.

Joanne and Ed Silverstrom

1247 10^th ST

Los Osos CA 93402

805 528-1274

We are looking to landscape out backyard. There is currently no landscaping.

We would like the following:

-Drought tolerant plants

-Low Maintenance

-Natural looking – there are indigenous oak at edge of yard. Want landscape to blend

-Naturalistic pathways using decomposed granite

-Most of living quarters are on 2^nd floor---will be looking down on landscape

-Create a series of vignette’s that encourage conversation among guests

-Layout a larger main patio area with secondary, smaller spaces that take advantage of more intimate spaces

-Create terracing and places to sit, perhaps seat wall

-Specify plants to attract wildlife

-Emphasize foliage texture and colors with a natural feel

-Locate a spot for existing water fountain

-Locate area for small garden shed

-Locate landscape lighting

-Locate area for lemon and orange tree

-Consider area for a fire pit

-Consider raised plants bed for veggies and cut flowers

Looking forward to hearing from someone that is ready to take on this project

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5-11-09 Company CASTORO CELLARS LOCATION: TEMPLETON, CA.

Job title: Tasting Room Attendant

Hours (range okay):Varied including evenings and weekends

Dates (range okay):June thru august

Basic information about the company: www.castorocellars.com

We have been making wines in Paso Robles for 26 years.

Family owned and operated. One of Paso’s busiest tasting rooms with music and events

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Tasting room attendant and event assistant.

Compensation:$9.50 an hour

Contact name:Niels Udsen

Contact email: niels@castorocellars.com

Contact phone:805 467 2002

Contact mailing address:

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5-11-09 Company: CASTORO CELLARS LOCATION: SAN MIGUEL, CA.

Job title: Bottling and Cellar labor

Hours (range okay):7am – 5300pm –but will vary during harvest – full time

Dates (range okay):June thru august

Basic information about the company: www.castorocellars.com

We have been making wines in Paso Robles for 26 years.

Family owned and operated.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Line work on the bottling line. Learn production from the source.

Basic cellar work and harvest prep.

Compensation:$8.50 an hour

Contact name:Niels Udsen

Contact email: niels@castorocellars.com

Contact phone:805 467 2002

Contact mailing address:

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5-11-09 Company :CASTORO CELLARS LOCATION: SAN MIGUEL, CA.

Job title:Harvest Intern

Hours (range okay):7am – 5300pm –but will vary during harevst

Dates (range okay):Sept 1 – Dec 1

Basic information about the company: www.castorocellars.com

We have been making wines in Paso Robles for 26 years.

Family owned and operated.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Co ordinate grape trucks with the winemaker. Weigh all trucks, maintain crush log, and learn to operate wine presses and destemmer/crusher. Also will be responsible for basic must and wine analysis.

Some bottling QC and cellar work will also be part of the job.

Compensation:$10.00 an hour

Contact name:Niels Udsen

Contact email: niels@castorocellars.com

Contact phone:805 467 2002

Contact mailing address:

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5-11-09 PART TIME JOB: Location: SLO, Ca.

HELP WANTED: Person with basic beekeeping experience to help me in my small backyard apiary. I need someone to help me with lifting and moving hive bodies and supers while I do swarm prevention, make splits, and perform other basic beekeeping duties. My house is only one mile from Cal Poly, and hours would be flexible according to your schedule. Pay would be $12 per hour cash, working with very nice people in a lovely setting. Must have own hat, veil, and gloves. MUST LOVE BEES.

Please contact Kathy O’Brien via e-mail: obrien@fix.net, or by phone at the following numbers: 545-8921 (home) or 550-6121 (cell). Please leave a message saying how you can be reached.

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5-11-09 FARM OPERATIONS DEPT. Location: Cal Poly State University, SLO, Ca.

JOB Description:

Student Assistants needed to work for the Farm Operations Department in all areas of agriculture maintenance; including work at the Compost Project area, fence repair, irrigation repairs, tractor and implement repairs and other work as needed on the campus farm.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday – 7:30 to 4 p.m.

Starting Salary Range: $8 to $10 per hour (Salary commensurate with experience)

Please apply through Cal Poly’s Career Services “Mustang Jobs” on-line job posting site.

The job posting is listed as “Farm Operations – Student Assistant”.

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5-11-09 FARM OPERATIONS DEPT. Location: Cal Poly State University, SLO, Ca.

The Farm Operations Department is looking for student assistants who will be available to work full-time during Summer 2009. The hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work will primarily consist of working on a College-Based Fee project to rebuild fences and gates on the Campus Farm. Students with welding experience are especially needed for this project work.

Please apply through Cal Poly’s Career Services “MUSTANG JOBS” on-line job posting site. The job posting is listed as “Student Assistant – Welding.”

Job Qualifications Include:

· Arch/Stick weld at different angles, upside down, etc. 6011, 7018, 6010 Rod

· Mig/Wire Feed weld

· Oxy/Acetylene torching: cutting pipe, flat stock, angle, and channel. Must be able to cut to fit, clean cutting.

· Shop experience, grinder, band saw, drill press

· Able to operate skid steer, with pounder, auger, and basic grading with bucket on uneven ground.

· Able to operate front end loader with a scraper, skip and drag on uneven ground

· Able to effectively drive automatic and manual transmission truck with trailer.

· Able to drive a water truck

· Able to lift 90lb bags of concrete, use a post pounder, shovel, misc hand tools

· Understanding efficient use of resources

· Experience with building pipe, barb wire and field types of fence

· Common sense qualifications, tape measure, level, square, string line.

· Understanding of safety issues, FIRE, welding, oxy/acetylene, grinding, etc.

· Able to work full days outside, work well with others

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5-8-09 Summer Internship Opportunity in the Southern San Joaquin Valley with a Major Chemical Manufacturer

Salary: $12 to $15 per hour depending on experience.

Timeline: June 1- August 30, 2009

Inquires should be made to: J.R. Abele Western US Sales Manager -Chemtura

JR.Abele@chemtura.com (530) 415-7237

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5-8-09 DUCKHORN WINE COMPANY

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: 2009 Estate Vineyard Intern

REPORTS TO: Estate Vineyard Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

DIRECT: None

INDIRECT: None

EXEMPT ( ) NON-EXEMPT ( x )

OBJECTIVE: As an intern, provide necessary technical information and support in regards to vineyard related tasks for Estate vineyards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Pressure Bomb readings

· Scouting for common vineyard pests, disease, and nutrient issues

Harvest duties including support to vineyard crew in picking and delivery of fruit; may require the operation of large trucks and vineyard equipment

· Cluster counts and weights

· Harvest sampling

Responsible for data input and organization using field sheets and templates
Phenological data collection
Grower support as needed
Special projects as assigned

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all related duties as assigned

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid California Driver's License and clean DMV record required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Some Viticulture or Enology coursework
Excellent computer skills to include Excel, Word, Access
Bi-lingual a plus
Must have a clean driving record
May require use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement

Must be a self-starter with strong work ethic and good communication skills. Person must be able to work outside for extended lengths of time during periods of extreme weather. Great job for anyone hoping to see many different styles of growing premium winegrapes in the Napa Valley and neighboring regions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision (Judging Wine Color).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity
EEO/AA M/F/V/D

Agree to and Accepted by:

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Employee Name Date

____________________________________ __________________

Manager Date

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5-8-09

Job: General Gardening Location: Private home, SLO, Ca

Duties: Install drip line and weed abatement

Salary: $10.00 per hour

Contact: Steve Rinell at cell # 801-6650

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5-8-09 INTERNSHIP ALISAL GUEST RANCH, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, CA.

The Alisal resort is looking to hire a dedicated and enthusiastic student with a passion for plants and landscaping to assist the Head Groundskeeper. The main duties of this position include maintaining the flowers and fruit trees as well as caring for over 150 varieties of roses including pruning, fertilizing and watering.

Housing can be provided and salary is negotiable upon interview.

For more information contact:

Penny Heldt

Email: pheldt@alisal.com

Telephone: 805-698-0635

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4-20-09 Internship at The Villages Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Summer Internship from June 1 to September 30

Hours: Full time Salary: $9.00 - $10.00 per hour.

The intern will work with the Head Gardener at The Villages to take a project from initial design, purchasing plants through installation of project. Knowledge of plants including drought tolerate varieties and required to do the labor for the installation of the project.

To apply Contact: Martin

The Villages

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

(805) 440-0990

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4-20-09 Temporary Job: Church Lawn Design Location: Los Osos, CA.

Request for a Horticulture student to help with a design that would replace a lawn area at the Trinity United Methodist Church with drought resistant plants and walk areas. Currently, we have stopped watering the lawn area.

Joe Asire, TUMC Trustee

Call (805) 528-1649 or email jasire@sbcglobal.net

Trinity United Methodist Church

490 Los Osos Valley Road

Los Osos, California

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4/17/09 Internship ELDER CREEK LANDSCAPES SUMMER JOB OPENING Location: Sabastopol, Ca.

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN/BUILD

We are offering summer internship hours to a student who is interested in applying ecological concepts to residential landscape design. Working closely with a licensed landscape architect, the intern will assist in the production of design development drawings for several projects in Sonoma and Marin Counties, using AutoCAD 2009, PhotoShop, and hand drawing. Site visits, plant and materials selection, and some writing will likely be part of the job. This is a great opportunity to learn how the design process is applied in the “real world” to create beautiful, functional, and responsible landscapes.

We are a small, casual, start-up style office located downtown. Hours will likely be 10-4 MWF, mid-June through mid-September.

Pay depends on experience.

PLEASE EMAIL your resume with a short cover letter to admin@eldercreek.net. We will be in touch to schedule phone interviews.

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4-8-09 Internship: Panetta Institute Congressional Internship Program

Late this summer, September 13, 2009, the Panetta Institute will begin the eleventh annual Congressional Internship Program for students selected from the twenty-three campuses of the California State University, and from Dominican University of California and Santa Clara University. The program runs eleven weeks, ending on December 12, 2009. Campuses are invited to choose an outstanding student leader to participate in an extraordinary learning experience held at the Institute and in the nation’s capital. Our country can be better prepared to tackle tomorrow’s issues by actively training and educating our student leaders in service to our communities, our state, and our nation.

In December 1998, Leon and Sylvia Panetta established the Panetta Institute for Public Policy on the campus of California State University, Monterey Bay. The Institute’s mission is to serve as a bipartisan study center, elevate public dialogue on important policy issues, and inspire thoughtful men and women to pursue public service by teaching them the practical skills of government and promoting high standards of ethical conduct. From the beginning, the Congressional Internship Program was an integral component of their planning.

A strong cadre of professionals will come to the Institute this year to share their experience and insights with the students, and direct and teach the intern orientation course. Current and past members of Congress, White House staff, administration officials, journalists, professors, and congressional staff will be invited to offer their lessons in good governance. The Institute prepares its students with a thorough two-week course in advance of their actual internship, and continues to train and educate them while they are in Washington. During the three months in Washington, D. C., each Panetta Institute intern will work in an office of a U. S. Representative from the California delegation, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. The interns will also participate in mandatory weekly seminars with top-level Washington executive and legislative branch officials and policy experts. The seminars are arranged solely for the interns. Armed with a comprehensive and realistic view of government and politics, students return to California effectively prepared and motivated to pursue community and public service.

To guide your selection process, these are the required criteria to follow to provide the best educational experience for the student chosen:

· Exemplary maturity and leadership abilities;

· Willingness to take on assigned tasks and work hard;

· A demonstrated ability to be a good team member;

· Superior academic achievement;

· Advanced written and verbal skills, and clarity of speech appropriate for a congressional setting;

· A written essay from the student stating the reasons for her/his interest in the Panetta Institute’s Congressional Internship Program;

· A demonstrated commitment to community and public service;

· Enrollment in junior or senior year, or in a graduate program, at the time when the program begins at the Panetta Institute for the fall term, but no additional course enrollment outside the Congressional Internship Program, and confirmation that Congressional Internship Program units are applicable to the student;

· Registration for the fall term, either junior or senior year, or in a graduate program, concurrent with the Congressional Internship Program, at the CSU campus he/she represents – this is a credit-based program and no audits are allowed;

· A student who has never been sanctioned under the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Article 2 (Student Discipline), Section 41301; and

· A student that has not taken part in this program during previous years.

This program is open to students in any academic major recognized by the university, subject to the eleven criteria stipulated above and any other criteria set forth by the president’s office.

The Congressional Internship Program provides training and a full scholarship covering all costs for the selected student. The program is fully funded in order to allow participation by any qualified student, independent of family income. Student benefits include CSUMB fees, food and housing, a stipend, a text-binder and other academic materials for the two-week program at CSUMB. The Institute also funds travel, housing and a stipend for the interns’ time in Washington, D. C.

Interested students should submit a resume and written essay stating interest in the program by April 18, 2009 to the Office of the Provost which is located in the Administration Building, Room 305

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4-8-09 Internship: CENTRAL COAST AG WATER QUALITY COALITION Location: Paso Robles, CA

The Central Coast Ag Water Quality Coalition is seeking an intern or interns. We have three projects that we would like to complete this summer. A brief description of the project and intern requirements are as follows.

Assisting Chris Goodson, Watershed Coordiantor with Integrated Pest Management Workshops and Surveys

The intern will help produce workshops to educate growers on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Also, the intern will conduct surveys with growers. Survey questions will be based on the Environmental Protection Agency's Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Transition Index, a tool used to quantify the adoption of IPM practices. The intern will work with the Coalition to assess historical trends in pesticide use information from Agricultural Commission records and to summarize the survey data collected. Fluency in English and in Spanish is preferred. This intern will work out of the Corralitos (near Watsonville office). There is funding to pay an intern for this project.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

· Ability to solve minor problems related to organizing workshops

· Ability to work independently on defined projects

· Ability to “cold call” growers regarding the SAI

· Ability to accurately record information gathered in the survey

· Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word

· Good organizational skills

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

§ Fluency in Spanish

Updating www.agwaterquality.org

This intern will work with Kay Mercer, Executive Director and the Watershed Coordinators to update The Coalition’s web-site. This will require merging two web-sites into one main web-site. The main web-site will be switched to software that allows the Coalition to have control over data entry. The intern will work on inputting relevant information. Location is flexible; but there is a preference that this intern will work in the Monterey Bay/South Bay area as the current web-site provider is located in Morgan Hill. There is no funding for this project.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

§ Website editing experience

§ Ability to synthesize information and make a recommendation as to what is relevant

§ Ability to take a “To Do” list and get it done

§ Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word

§ Good organizational skills

Updating the Benefits to Grazing Document

This intern will augment the Benefits to Grazing Document that is an appendix to the Central Coast Grazing Lands Non-Point Source Approach Document. The Benefits to Grazing captures all benefits that result from ranching and cattle grazing: cultural, social, economic, environmental, wildlife, fire control, flood control, watershed management control, etc. The intern will do archive research of Range Management Journals and Soil and Water Conservation Society Journals in order to capture information that is not currently available on the internet. The preference is that this intern would be located within proximity to San Luis Obispo. There may be a slight amount of funding to cover mileage or other small expenses.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

§ Able to work independently once the project is designed

§ Knowledge of grazing and cattle production

§ Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word

§ Good organization skills

Please call me with questions, comments or suggestions.

Kay Mercer

Executive Director

Central Coast Ag Water Quality Coalition

750 Shannon Hill Dr

Paso Robles Ca 93446

(805) 208-8039

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4-3-09 OCEANO DUNES DISTRICT Location: Pismo Beach, CA

Oceano Dunes is currently recruiting for the position of Ecological Restoration. This position includes:

Field Work - Collection of seed and vegetative cuttings from within the park; Site planning for next year’s restoration project; Installation of plants and stabilization materials; Monitoring and surveying of previous projects, rare plants and exotics.

Greenhouse Production – Propagation of native plant material; Transplanting seedlings and cuttings; Basic nursery culture and care of plants (watering, fertilizing, sanitation, etc.).

Training is provided by the Resource Staff. Seasonal employee’s work a maximum of 1500 hours per year and are eligible for seasonal benefits after 6 months.

Contact: Nancy C. La Grille, Environmental Scientist, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreational Area. Phone: 805-473-7241 Office:340 James Way, Suite 270, Pismo Beach, CA Phone: 805-773-7170 Fax: 805-773-7176

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4-3-09 PACIFIC AG RESEARCH Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Title: INTERN

Add some hands on experience with California’s leading independent agricultural research company. We are currently seeking enthusiastic interns to help with our spring research program. Interns must be presently enrolled in an agriculture related program with an accredited college and be available for 10-20 hours a week.

Interns will learn to navigate the widely used industry software (Agricultural Research Manager), establish research plots, properly apply experimental materials and evaluate crops. We have sites in various regions of the Central Coast with a variety of crops and pest pressure from which to learn.

Compensation: $10.50/hour

Pacific Ag Research, 1840 Biddle Ranch Road, SLO, CA Phone: 805-594-1800

Please fax your resume to (805) 594-1808.

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4-1-09

Company name: Paul Hobbs Winery

Location: City/AVA: Sebastopol, CA / Russian River Valley

Job title: Harvest Intern

Hours (range okay): 40+/week

Dates (range okay): September ’09 thru November/December ‘09

Basic information about the company:

At Paul Hobbs Winery, our focus is on small production, single vineyard wines from properties we feel are the most distinctive in their appellation. We strive to create exuberant, intensely flavored, richly textured wines of structure and balance, which reflect the specific personality of each vineyard site.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Paul Hobbs Winery is seeking interns to join the production team for the 2009 harvest. Ideal candidates are hard working, detail oriented, dependable, and have a positive attitude. Responsibilities will include all aspects of harvest from sanitation to fruit processing. Forklift skills a plus, but not necessary.

Compensation: DOE

Contact name: Scott Morrison

Contact email: smorrison@paulhobbs.com

Contact phone: please, no phone calls

Contact mailing address: 3355 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472

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3-30-09 Orcutt Road Cellars (ORC) Location: San Luis Obispo, CA.

Position: Orcutt Road Cellars Lab Intern

Dates: July through November, 2009

Employment Type: Seasonal

Salary: DOE

Description: Orcutt Road Cellars (ORC) is a family owned and operated custom crush facility in the Edna Valley, producing high quality wines from throughout California. ORC currently has four family brands, primarily focused on pinot noir and chardonnay, as well as nine clients from as far as Malibu and Russian River. We are a state-of-the-art facility employing both advanced technology and traditional methods to craft the finest wines possible. Employees will gain experience with a wide variety of grapes and winemaking styles.

ORC is looking for a qualified WVIT major to assist in the laboratory for the 2009 harvest. Evening and weekend work is required, along with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Daily tasks include (but not limited to):

Prepare the lab for daily analysis and including machine calibrations and reagent standardization

Obtain accurate and representative tank and barrel samples

Perform basic analysis of grapes and must (Brix, pH, TA, YAN)

Perform analysis of wine at various stages of production (RS, Alcohol, D.O., FSO₂, etc.)

Use lab equipment such as spectrophotometer, densitometer and alcolyzer

Prepare standards and reagents

Maintain Laboratory Q.C. and Q.A.

Communicate with several winemakers regarding daily analysis and fermentation status

Data entry

Preferred qualifications:

Good communication and interpersonal skills

A desire to learn, the ability to take direction and work as a team

Ability to multitask and adapt to new challenges

Organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

Contact:

Katie Allegra

katie@orcuttroad.com

4915 Orcutt Road

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

ph: (805) 597-8266

fax: (805) 781-3635

To apply for this position, please forward resumes via e-mail or fax.

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3-30-09 Cal Poly Horticulture student needed to assist resident with yard work on a weekly basis--$10 per hour. Home is near Cal Poly—walking distance. We have most tools that you will need. May occasionally need truck to do infrequent hauling (will cover time and gas for this). Must be able to follow directions and work independently.

Would prefer a regular schedule of a few hours per week to weed, turn soil, move pots etc. Need to start immediately to prep veggie garden soil for summer plantings. Call Wendy @805-543-9447.

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3-12-09 Seasonal Employment at TRINCHERO Family Estates Location: Napa & Lodi, California

Positions: Lab Technicians; Cellar Workers; Grape Maturity Samplers

Must be able to work all shifts, 6-7 days a week, perform strenuous physical labor and follow written and verbal instructions.

To apply: www.tfewines.com or contact: Anna Martinez or Nora McAuley at #707-963-3104.

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3-9-09 INTERNSHIP Clos La Chance Winery Location: 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin, CA 95046

Title: Cellar Internship www.clos.com

Overview of the Winery: Clos La Chance Winery is a family oriented and family run winery located in San Martin, CA in the Santa Clara Valley at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The winery was established in 1992 by the Murphy family as a small backyard winery, and has now grown to an over 60,000 case production facility. We specialize in Bordeaux varietals from our 150 acre estate vineyard and Burgundy varietals sourced from some of the best vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey County. We are a tight knit fun group that realizes the quality of the wine is only as good as the passionate people who stand behind it.

Overview of the Position: The harvest Intern will be responsible in assisting with all aspects of production under the guidance of the Winemaker, Assistant Winemaker and Production Manager. Some selected and specific examples are as follows:

- Grape sampling and sample processing

- Punchdowns and Pump-overs

- Fruit Sorting

- Sanitation practices

- Barrel movements and additions

- Inoculations and tank additions

- Assisting with daily crushing/pressing/draining/racking activities

Working Conditions:

- Candidate must be able to work full-time from August through November.

- Must be able to work long hours and weekends if needed.

- Ability to stand for long periods of time.

- Ability to lift 50lbs.

Qualifications:

- Prior cellar experience preferred but not required.

- Ability to accurately complete work instructions individually or as a team.

- Attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.

- Commitment to excellence and high standards.

We are looking for a driven young individual with a passion for wine and the wine industry. This is a great opportunity to get your hands purple and your feet wet in an extremely fast paced and fun winery environment. Get the experience of a modern and seamlessly run winery, and the feel of a family environment with a quality based production idea.

Interested Candidates please e-mail Resume and Cover Letter to:

Jason@clos.com

Jason Robideaux

Production Manager

Clos La Chance Winery

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3-4-09 PART-TIME JUSTIN VINEYARDS & WINERY Location: Paso Robles, Ca.

Title: Weekend help in the Justin Vineyard Tasting Room

We are currently hiring for weekend help in the tasting room which would evolve into greater opportunities this summer. Please contact Seth Engle for further information regarding job duties and salary.

Contact: Seth Engel

Tasting Room Manager

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

(805)238-6932 ext. 135

fax: (805)237-4164

seth@justinwine.com

www.justinwine.com

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3-3-09 INTERNSHIP MARIAN FARMS Location: Fresno, CA

Title: DISTILLER ASSISTANT

Website: www.marianfarmsbiodynamic.com

Contact: Gena Nonini at: gena@marianfarmsbiodynamic.com

Description: Internship is a full-time position starting August, 2009 and running through December, 2009 (i.e., the 2009 crush season) at a small organic farm and winery. Duties include basic winemaking activities (crush/fermentation/racking), distillation activities (distilling/aging/blending/bottling) and marketing. Other duties may include the production of botanical extracts, fermented foods and processed nut products.

General Requirements: Intern must have completed upper division enology or food science courses. 3.0 GPA is required. Intern must be able to take on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Must have the ability to work independently, be attentive to detail, and possess an excellent work ethic. Intern must be a self-starter and possess good record keeping, writing and communication skills. Position requires long hours to include overtime. Forklift and tractor driving skills desired.

Compensation: Intern will receive a wage of $8-$10 per hour worked, based on experience.

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2-23-09 MONSANTO GRADUATE ASSISTANSHIP Location: Texas A & M University

The Monsanto Graduate Assistantship, offered in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, supports outstanding students pursuing a doctoral degree in applied plant breeding and genetic improvement of crops. In addition, Monsanto supports one assistantship in cotton production.

A total of 14 assistantships—each providing a $24,000 annual salary, individual health insurance, and funds for all required fees and tuition—will be awarded to both U.S. and international students.

Requirements:

• Earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average in all master’s level

graduate course work

• Demonstrate an aptitude for research

• Provide three letters of recommendation from professors or

employers with knowledge of applicants research and academic

abilities

• Successfully complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

• Successfully meet all other requirements for admission to

graduate studies at Texas A&M University

Application Procedure:

Applicants should follow all of the guidelines and procedures to apply for graduate studies in a department offering a plant breeding degree at Texas A&M University at College Station.

On-line application to graduate studies at Texas A&M University can

be found at http://admissions.tamu.edu.

Additional items to be provided by the applicant are:

• A statement providing sufficient background information to

demonstrate the student’s aptitude to conduct plant breeding

or cotton production research

• Identification of the area of plant breeding research to be

pursued and its importance to the agricultural industry

• A one- to two-page letter of support from the department sponsor

or major professor which includes a dissertation title and objectives

Students applying to the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences must send these additional items to the attention of Wayne Smith, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, 2474 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-2474, cwsmith@tamu.edu,

Students applying to the Department of Horticultural Sciences must send the additional items to the attention of David Byrne, Department of Horticultural Sciences, 2133 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-2133 (d-byrne@tamu.edu).

Selection Procedure:

Applications will be reviewed by an interdepartmental committee that includes faculty members from the departments of Horticultural Sciences, Soil and Crop Sciences, Entomology, and Plant Pathology and Microbiology, along with the associate dean for graduate programs.

Preference will be given first to candidates who have earned a master of science degree outside Texas A&M. Second preference will be given to those who have earned a master of science degree from the university but earned an undergraduate degree elsewhere. Candidates who have earned both bachelor and master of science degrees from the university are not eligible for this assistantship.

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2-23-09 PART TIME JOB FOR SUMMER Location: FARM IN LOS BANOS/DOS PALOS AREA, CALIFORNIA

Position Description: Student who is ready to graduate or has some experience. Check soil moisture in tomato fields twice a week. The job will start when the student is available at summer break. Compensation based on experience.

Contact Jim Ledford at # 559-994-0714 or email tomato@inreach.com

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