Job and Internship Opportunities

Whether you are just beginning to explore the vast career opportunities in agriculture, or you know exactly what you want to do, the College of Agriculture is here to help. Check out the following resources for finding the perfect internship or job opportunity to launch your career path.

To find a variety of internship and entry-level positions that have been shared with the College of Agriculture, please visit our Career and Internship Opportunities page(opens in new window)(opens in new window) Check out the "Current Positions" tab for currently available opportunites and the "Previous Positions" tab to get an idea of what might become available in the future.

Log in to Handshake(opens in new window): Search the Chico State Career Center’s job and internship site for opportunities in agriculture and much more.

Watch Your Email: The College of Agriculture Student Success Office sends weekly emails full of the latest career, internship, scholarship, and professional development opportunities that come across our desks.

Meet with an Advisor: Visit regularly with your major advisor as well as staff in the Student Success Office. All of us in the College of Agriculture are here to help you succeed, and career planning is one of our favorite conversations!

Visit the Career Center:(opens in new window) From workshops to career fairs and resume help to interview preparation, the Chico State Career Center is your one-stop shop for career planning.

Attend a Career Fair: The College of Agriculture offers an annual Agriculture Career and Internship Fair at the University Farm, as a supplement to the many career fairs offered by the Chico State Career Center each year. Watch for announcements, or visit https://www.csuchico.edu/careers/index.shtml(opens in new window) to search for upcoming events.

Internship Course(opens in new window): Already have an internship lined up? Follow these steps(opens in new window) to ensure you receive course credit for your internship.

Working at the University Farm:

• Most jobs at the University Farm begin as internships through ANSC 199 or PSSC 309. Talk to your advisor about how to register for these classes.
• Sometimes jobs open at the University Farm for which previous internship experience is not required. These will usually be advertised by email from the Student Success & Retention Office or the College of Agriculture Academic Senator, so keep an eye on your Wildcat email.
• As with all job searches, persistence pays off! If you want to work at a particular unit at the University Farm, contact the unit’s supervisor to express interest and follow up regularly. Call the University Farm Office at 530-898-6343 for contact information.

A Note to Employers: Did you know you can post a job directly to Handshake, the job board that is used by most colleges and universities in the country, including Chico State? For more information and for help with your posting, visit the Chico State Career Center(opens in new window) or email the College of Agriculture at AgOutreach@csuchico.edu.