FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a paid internship?

• Our internships are all paid. Pay rates are decided based on an educational obtainment scale.
• Driscoll's also offers relocation stipends for interns.

What types of internships do we have?
   
In the past we have had various internships including the following:

• Accounting 
• Breeding
• Entomology 
• Finance 
• Food Safety 
• Human Resources 
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Logistics 
• Marketing 
• Marketing Analysis 
• Nursery 
• Plant Pathology 
• Procurement
• Production 
• Quality Assurance 
• Supply Chain
• Research and Development 
• Philanthropy 
• Sales 
• Sustainability

How long are the internships?

• All internships are either in spring (March/April) or summer (May/June).
• All internships range from 12 to 24 weeks, depending on department.

Where are the internship positions located?

• Most internships are based in our Watsonville, CA Headquarters. 
• We also have internships in the following locations:
• Bakersfield, California
• Oxnard, California
• Red Bluff, California
• Santa Maria, California
• Dover, Florida
• Hendersonville, North Carolina
• Olathe, Kansas

What's the Internship Program like?

• During the summer, we conduct intern workshops that focus on professional development. 
• Some topics we cover are: business etiquette, common business practices and terminology, Excel skills, resume tips, best interview practices, and professional goal setting. 
• We also have intern events where we focus on learning the business, networking, and team building. 

Can internships turn into regular full time jobs?

• YES!
• Driscoll's uses the Internship Program as a pipeline for talent within the company.
• The purpose of the Internship Program is to attract and hire future talent to retain and grow within the company.
• Driscoll's has a strong preference for hiring internally.
• As an intern, you have established connections within the company and would have a leg up against the competition.
• Think of an internship as a 3 to 6 month job interview.

 

How can I become a Driscoll's intern?
 

You can apply to be in the Internship Program if:

• You are currently attending an accredited 2 year or 4 year university in an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD program or no more than 6 months post-graduation AND
• Are eligible to work in the United States.

To apply for Driscoll's Internships click here!

 

For other questions:

• Contact us at: internships@driscolls.com