Agronomy Intern

Cooperative Farmers Elevator•Jefferson, SD

About The Position

Work with the Sales and Agronomy departments to gain an educational experience across multiple facets of agronomy, including agronomy sales, field scouting, agricultural fairs, and customer interactions. The intern will assist agronomists with growers’ crop protection chemicals, seed, and other agronomy products and services; scout fields; and sort, organize, and inventory seed. The position offers opportunities to learn from industry experts, gain knowledge of the cooperative system, contribute ideas to the company’s sustainability mission, and help support food production. The role also includes reporting discrepancies, potential problems, business opportunities, unsafe equipment or working conditions, and needed repairs or maintenance to a supervisor. The intern is expected to follow cooperative policies and applicable laws, attend required safety meetings, work collaboratively with location and departmental personnel, support teamwork, and present a professional image. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic math skills.
Ability to work long seasonal hours and in seasonal environments.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and demonstrate good attention to detail.
Ability to provide accurate and consistent work.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assist agronomists with growers’ crop protection chemicals, seed, and other agronomy products and/or services.
Conduct field scouting.
Sort seed on pallets and organize and inventory seed.
Inform a supervisor of discrepancies in reports as soon as they are identified.
Inform a supervisor of potential problems or potential new business opportunities related directly or indirectly to the department.
Report unsafe equipment or working conditions to a supervisor.
Report needed repairs or special maintenance to a supervisor immediately.
Uphold cooperative policies and comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
Attend employee safety meetings and other required or scheduled meetings held in conjunction with the Safety Director or location.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Work collaboratively with location and departmental personnel.
Promote teamwork and present a professional image through words, actions, and personal appearance.