2027 Summer Internship - Grain Origination

Innovative Ag Services; Hubbard (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services (IAS) invites applicants to the 2027 Summer Internship Program focused on grain marketing and cooperative operations in Iowa. This hands-on program helps students learn across marketing, data analysis, and customer service while supporting the IAS team.

Interns gain exposure to market analysis, contract basics, and risk management tools, participate in events, and contribute to reporting and strategy development within our grain division.

Qualifications

• Hands-on learning in agriculture marketing and grain markets.
• Develop market analysis and research skills.
• Learn marketing strategies for grain commodities.
• Gain experience with CRM data entry and reporting.
• Exposure to contracts, risk management, and hedging basics.
• Participate in industry events and educational opportunities.
• Attention to detail and proactive teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in market analysis and research, tracking commodity prices, weather patterns, and industry trends.
• Contribute to development and implementation of marketing strategies for various grain commodities.
• Assist with customer relationship management, including data entry, communication, and providing excellent customer service.
• Learn about grain contracts, risk management tools, and hedging strategies.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and educational opportunities.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting.
• Support other marketing and sales team activities as needed.

Skills

Market analysis

Marketing research

CRM data entry

Communication

Excel

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Innovative Ag Services is accepting applications for its 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 Grain. 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 grain 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 “hands‑on” knowledge and experience in multiple areas of the agriculture business while providing the company with Grain Marketing in a safe, effective manner for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in market analysis and research, including tracking commodity prices, weather patterns, and industry trends.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing strategies for various grain commodities.
• Assist with customer relationship management, including data entry, communication, and providing excellent customer service.
• Learn about grain contracts, risk management tools, and hedging strategies.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and educational opportunities.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting.
• Support other marketing and sales team activities as needed.

Preferred Majors

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Computer skills including Word and Excel.
• 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.

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.