Internship in Crop Production or Business Administration (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Agricultural Centre St.Gallen (LZSG) is part of the Agricultural Office. It fulfils a versatile mandate in agricultural consulting as well as in education and training.

We offer a 3- to 6-month internship in the field of crop production or business administration at the Salez location, supplemented by assignments at the Flawil location. It can be completed by arrangement in the period from February to the end of October 2027. We are looking for an

Intern in Crop Production or Business Administration (m/f/d)

Workload: 60-100%

Workplace: Salez

What to expect

Focus on Crop Production

• Supporting the specialist departments for plant protection, fruit and arable farming in their diverse areas of activity (consulting, field trials, monitoring)
• Collaborating in the plant health service for vegetable cultivation
• Managing practical trial plots
• Accompanying projects in the area of crop variety diversity and plant breeding

or

Focus on Business Administration

• Supporting the business administration department in individual consulting and courses
• Handling business and legal issues
• Accompanying experienced consultants (developing business concepts, financing plans, assessments regarding the viability of investment projects, construction consulting, yield and market value appraisals as well as lease and land law)

What distinguishes you

• Student in agronomy or equivalent courses of study
• Interest and enjoyment in crop production and the diversity of cultivated plants or in business administration

What we offer

• Insights into agricultural consulting
• Competent, professional and personal internship supervision
• Motivated, committed and collegial team
• Valuable contacts for your further professional career
• Accommodation with cooking facilities

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Livia Meier, Consultant/Teacher Crop Production and Animal Husbandry, Tel. 058 228 24 34 and at www.lzsg.ch.