CROP SCOUT INTERN
About The Position
It is Centra Sota Cooperative’s vision to improve lives and create a more vibrant future for farmers, families, and communities in Central MN. We are a people-focused cooperative offering honest and helpful information, innovative products, and exceptional service from a reliable team of experts who care. Position Summary: Our internships are paid and coordinate with your school's schedule. Along with in-depth training with our Centra Sota Feed staff we also provide our interns with trainings from our partners at WinField. During the internship, all interns will develop and complete an internship project. At the conclusion of our internship all interns will present their projects to our Agronomy, Feed, and Leadership team.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR and ability to pass drug screen
- Strong team player with excellent listening and verbal communication skills, inspires trust and respect
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact effectively with staff, customers and the community
- Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
- Resourceful, self-starter with good independent, ethical, decision-making ability
- Excellent organizational skills including detail oriented, multi-tasking, planning, and prioritizing
- Results-oriented, accurate and thorough with a commitment to accountability
- Must Comply with current driver qualification requirements and our Drug and Alcohol Policy
Nice To Haves
- In process of seeking degree in related field
Responsibilities
- Weed & Insect identification
- General knowledge of chemicals and fertilizers
- Conduct emergence and stand counts
- Taking and interpreting tissue and soil samples
- Moisture probe installation and maintenance
- Nutrient deficiency identification and main Precision plant knowledge
- Internship project in coordination with your direct manager and presentation at the end of your internship
- Demonstrate a commitment to doing what’s right, a solid work ethic, a strong sense of ownership, a passion for agriculture, and genuine respect for others
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
