Retail Agronomy Internship - AgVantage FS - Thornton, IA

GROWMARK, Inc.•Wisner Township, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship involves performing regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions, and assisting with general agronomy functions. The intern will provide inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization. This role offers hands-on experience in agronomy fields and operations, assisting with facility and equipment maintenance and repair, and driving a company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations. The intern will inspect fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats. Findings will be documented and photographed, inspection reports completed, and reports provided to agronomy specialists and customers. The intern will discuss results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service. Attendance at scheduled technical training sessions and meetings is also required, along with assisting with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows. The role supports total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts, and the intern is responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adhering to the uniform policy, and maintaining the appropriate professional image. Compliance with GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent thereof.
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.
Must have a satisfactory driving record.
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.
Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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.
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.
Attend scheduled technical training sessions and meetings.
Assist with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows.
Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.