PTI Farm Coordinator

AGCO Corp. • Pontiac, IL

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Agronomy or Precision Agriculture, or related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong decision-making skills
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Report to and assist Precision Planting's Precision Technology Institute Farm Director and Commercial Agronomist to develop a plot layout and assist in managing the preparation, planting, and management of the PTI farm.
• Coordinate the scheduling of the PTI farm for visitor use and field shows.
• Assist in developing and executing a marketing plan and needed activities to promote the work and findings at the Precision Technology Institute.
• Assist in developing a marketing plan to leverage the learnings and experiences on the farm to take to other locations and dealers.
• Assist in collaborating with external organizations to maximize the Precision Technology Institutes utilization.
• Operate demonstration equipment for dealer and farmer ride and drives.
• Perform daily field operations as needed such as tillage, planting, spraying, mowing, cultivating, fertilizer application.
• Maintain plots in good visual condition during growing season through mowing, weeding, and tilling.
• Oversee the installation of the appropriate signs uniformly on plots, following consistent guidelines for numbering and lettering so signs look consistent.
• Assist in harvest calculations and preparation of yield summary data.

Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees