Agronomy Field Operations Intern

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in the United States seeks a student intern or entry-level agronomy assistant to gain hands-on experience in crop production and service delivery.

You will assist with scouting, crop protection products, nutrients, seed handling, and customer service while supporting daily agronomy operations. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Ag Business, Crop Science, or related programs and are proficient with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Ag Business, Crop Science, or other Agriculture related degree program.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of general agronomy skills such as scouting, crop protection products, crop nutrient products, seed, custom application procedures, mixing procedures, truck driving, and delivering product.
• Perform all agronomy/seed operations.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory.
• Regulate and periodic housecleaning processes and record keeping.
• Assist with repairs and preventative maintenance for all agronomy equipment including legs, conveyors, towers, vehicles, sprayers, floaters, trucks, etc.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed.
• Work in and keep an environment that is compliant with state, local, and CHS Environmental and Safety policy.

Skills

Agronomy basics

Customer service

Education

Enrolled in Ag Business/Crop Science/Ag related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHS Inc. in the United States seeks a student intern or entry-level agronomy assistant to gain hands-on experience in crop production and service delivery.

You will assist with scouting, crop protection products, nutrients, seed handling, and customer service while supporting daily agronomy operations. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Ag Business, Crop Science, or related programs and are proficient with Microsoft Office.