Retail Agronomy Intern - AgVantage FS - Mechanicsville, IA

Growmark•Mechanicsville, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AgVantage FS is seeking a Retail Agronomy Intern to perform regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions. This role assists with general agronomy functions, provides inspection reports, and delivers customer service to maintain the organization's reputation and profitability. The intern will gain hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations, assist with facility and equipment maintenance, and use company vehicles to visit customer fields. The position involves inspecting fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify potential threats to crop yield. Findings will be documented, photographed, and compiled into inspection reports to be shared with agronomy specialists and customers. The intern will also attend technical training sessions and meetings, and support additional agricultural retail operational duties as needed.

Requirements

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and possess a basic understanding of production agriculture.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.
Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions. (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed.
Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops.
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.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Agriculture.
In good academic standing.

Responsibilities

Perform regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions.
Assist with general agronomy functions.
Provide inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
Drive company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.
Inspect fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats.
Document and/or photograph all findings, complete inspection reports, and provide reports to agronomy specialist and customers.
Discuss results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.
Attend scheduled technical training sessions and meetings.
Assist with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows.
Operate and maintain the assigned vehicle according to company standards.
Adhere to the uniform policy, and maintain the appropriate professional image.
Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.