2027 Summer Internship - Agronomy Level 1

Innovative Ag Services, Co.; Andrew (IA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 29,756,000; Part time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services is seeking a 2027 Summer Agronomy Internship - Level I in Iowa. Designed for freshman/sophomore students, the role will involve promoting product lines, scouting fields, and providing feedback to the agronomy team.

Interns will communicate regularly with sales and location teams, assist with seed and Precision Ag activities, and submit weekly reports. Training sessions and collaboration with location managers help resolve customer concerns promptly.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite; exposure to scouting software and soil scan devices.
• Strong initiative and commitment to completing assignments efficiently.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, adapt to change, and juggle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Designed for Freshman and Sophomore students enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Promote the sales of all Innovative Ag Services products and programs.
• Scout assigned producer fields and provide written feedback to the primary agronomist and producer.
• Regularly communicate with sales and location teams.
• Assist with in-season seed and Precision Ag activities as assigned.
• Submit weekly reports of contacts and customer/competitor activity.
• Participate in planned training and agronomy coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with agronomist and location managers to resolve concerns/complaints from customers.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Scout software

Soil scan machines

Initiative

Communication

Organization

CDL Hazmat

Education

Agronomy / Crop Science major (Freshman/Sophomore)

Job description

Innovative Ag Services is accepting applications for their 2027 Summer Internship Program. IAS is proud to recruit talented individuals who will be a good fit for us now and as future leaders in agriculture. IAS is confident in having the capabilities to provide the tools and resources to students to learn the ins and outs of a cooperative, as well as assist with solidifying their career paths within the agricultural sector.

Innovative Ag Services is a full-service farm cooperative offering a complete line of supplies and services to meet all of your farm needs. We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and building supply markets. Our 30 locations are located throughout northeast and central Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin. IAS ranks as one of the Top Agricultural Cooperatives in Iowa.

Primary Objective: To gain experience in multiple areas of the agriculture business while providing the company with operations abilities safely and effectively for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Agronomy Internship - Level I

• Designed for Freshman and Sophomore level students enrolled in post-secondary education
• Promote the sales of all Innovative Ag Services products and programs
• Scout assigned producer fields providing written feedback to primary agronomist and producer
• Communicate on a regular basis with sales and location team members
• Assist with in-season seed and Precision Ag activities as assigned
• Submit weekly reports of contacts made and customer/competitor activity
• Participate in planned training and agronomy coordination meetings
• Report and work with agronomist and location managers to quickly resolve any concerns/complaints brought forward by current/prospective customers

Preferred Majors: Agronomy and Crop Science or related field of study

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficient and confident technological skills, especially with Microsoft Suite. This internship will also be exposed to learning scouting software and soil scan machines.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, effectively manage change, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to obtain Class A or B CDL with hazmat endorsement, seasonal CDL a plus.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability

• Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.