GROWMARK Agronomy Intern - Illini FS - Urbana, IL

GROWMARK, Inc.
Urbana, IL, US
Full-time

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Serves as the Agronomy intern under the direction of the Field Sales Agronomist, trains and assists with general Agronomy functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Hands on experience in agronomy field.

Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.

Coordinate communication with multi-site contacts, schedule field activities and carry out projects.

Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.

Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.

Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins.

Demonstrates ability to work independently.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed

Potentially exposed and required to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, , as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

If you enjoy being outside and are interested in gaining hands-on Agronomy experience, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for an Agronomy Intern that is eager to go above and beyond helping our customers.

A few areas of emphasis include :

Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.

Coordinate communication with multi-site contacts, schedule field activities and carry out projects.

Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

You are pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university

You are in good academic standing

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

We value relationships and people first and foremost

We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry

We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources

We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US

The GROWMARK Internship Program has been in existence for 66 years. The program has given over 1,350 students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally;

many of which still call the FS GROWMARK System home today!

30+ days ago
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