Intern - Sustainability

CSS Farms•Kearney, NE

About The Position

Key Responsibilities Sustainability Engagement & Research Develop a detailed understanding of the current state of sustainability across CSS Farms. Learn and apply the CSS Pillars of Sustainability to ongoing and future initiatives. Review all farm-level sustainability projects and the updated 2025 CSS Sustainability Roadmaps . Meet with farm managers and agronomists (via Teams or phone) to understand current practices and gather site-specific sustainability data. Visit 2–3 farm operations (when possible) including greenhouse, seed farms, and/or chip farm locations. Project Leadership Using the CSS Pillars of Sustainability, develop a tailored sustainability project aligned with: The intern’s interests, and CSS Farms’ 2026 Sustainability Objectives & Goals . Collaborate with the Marketing Director to understand and support sustainability communication strategies for internal teams, customers, and the public. Roadmap Development Support the creation and refinement of 2025–2026 Sustainability Roadmaps for: Colorado City, CO NFT / Greenhouse Cody, NE Seed Farm North Platte, NE Seed Farm Ione, OR Seed Farm Holbrook, ID Seed Farm Lyndonville, NY Seed Farm Bliss, NY Chip Farm Comanche, TX Chip Farm Coordinate with site managers and key team members to gather content. Organize, professionalize, and prepare the roadmaps for presentation. Present roadmap draft deliverables to each farm’s GM, Farm Manager(s), and Agronomists prior to internship completion. Optional Project (Based on Interest): Water Evaluation – Texas Panhandle Analyze water availability and usage patterns of the Ogallala Aquifer near Dalhart, TX. Report on aquifer levels, depletion, well performance, and long-term sustainability considerations.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Agronomy, Ag Business , or a related field.
Strong interest in agricultural sustainability and regenerative or resource-efficient farming practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse teams across multiple states.
Strong analytical, organizational, and research skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Willingness to travel to farm sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sustainability reporting, environmental data, water resource management, or agricultural systems.
Familiarity with farm operations, agronomy, or production agriculture.
Comfort coordinating meetings and gathering information from multiple stakeholders.
Interest in developing professional-quality reports, presentations, or roadmaps.
Curiosity, initiative, and a self-driven approach to project development.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present findings to leadership teams.

Responsibilities

Develop a detailed understanding of the current state of sustainability across CSS Farms.
Learn and apply the CSS Pillars of Sustainability to ongoing and future initiatives.
Review all farm-level sustainability projects and the updated 2025 CSS Sustainability Roadmaps .
Meet with farm managers and agronomists (via Teams or phone) to understand current practices and gather site-specific sustainability data.
Visit 2–3 farm operations (when possible) including greenhouse, seed farms, and/or chip farm locations.
Using the CSS Pillars of Sustainability, develop a tailored sustainability project aligned with: The intern’s interests, and CSS Farms’ 2026 Sustainability Objectives & Goals .
Collaborate with the Marketing Director to understand and support sustainability communication strategies for internal teams, customers, and the public.
Support the creation and refinement of 2025–2026 Sustainability Roadmaps
Coordinate with site managers and key team members to gather content.
Organize, professionalize, and prepare the roadmaps for presentation.
Present roadmap draft deliverables to each farm’s GM, Farm Manager(s), and Agronomists prior to internship completion.
Analyze water availability and usage patterns of the Ogallala Aquifer near Dalhart, TX.
Report on aquifer levels, depletion, well performance, and long-term sustainability considerations.