Agronomic Services Intern

Brandt Consolidated, Inc. • Springfield, IL

7d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Agronomic Services Summer Intern will support the BRANDT Agronomic Services, LLC team in various functions including scouting fields, plot maintenance, assisting with field days, and other summer tasks. This internship will involve a different task every day that gives an overview of all Agronomic Services does for its employees and customers. The internship will have diverse experiences in agriculture. The Agronomic Services Summer Intern will report to the Technical Agronomist of BRANDT Agronomic Services and work closely with the Managers and Sales Team of assigned BRANDT Retail locations and marketing department. This position may take direction and guidance from other team members throughout the internship. This position will need to have the ability to report to the Springfield, IL main office location. The coverage area includes Ashland, New Berlin, Franklin, Waverly, Auburn, Raymond, Oakford, Greenview, Williamsville, Lincoln, Niantic, Mt. Auburn, Gridley, Fairbury, Lexington, Cooksville, and Cropsey. Additional coverage will be provided to independent BRANDT partners as needed in a similar footprint.

Requirements

• Working towards 4-year degree in agronomy or agriculture related field.
• Intermediate computer and software skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean drivers record.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• CDL a plus but not required.
• Current Junior/Senior in college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take tissue tests for the BRANDT high yield program and for customers as needed.
• Assist with planting and upkeep of BRANDT Community Trials and other agronomy trials.
• Help place signs around the BRANDT trade area in plots or road frontage.
• Assist with setting up field days and customer events.
• Assist our technical agronomy team with ongoing Precision Ag projects.
• Document field issues in crop monitoring tools to share with customers.
• Assist with seed returns if needed.
• Report on field observations to BRANDT marketing for social media content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree