GROWMARK Agronomy Internship - Gateway FS - Nashville, IL

Growmark • Nashville, IL

85d • $19

About The Position

Serves as the Agronomy intern under the direction of the Sales/Marketing Manager, trains and assists with general Agronomy functions.

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, etc.), 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: No Education Listed