Agronomy Operations Intern

Ag Partners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% 4

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) after

Internship networking and mentorship

Job summary

Ag Partners invites motivated students to join our Agronomy Operations Internship at multiple locations for the summer, May through August. You will gain hands-on experience in product delivery, maintenance, and inventory alongside experienced staff.

The internship offers mentorship, real-world exposure, and opportunities to build industry connections within a strong member-owned cooperative serving communities in Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree, preferably in an agricultural related major or program.
• Ability to lift and move boxes and tools weighing 50–60 pounds.
• Availability to work extended hours during peak season, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside agronomy operations staff to safely deliver and distribute agronomy products.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections to reduce equipment downtime.
• Assist with in-season operations, including seed duties, delivery, sorting, and product returns.
• Assist with inventory management and warehouse procedures.
• Engage in internship networking and development opportunities.
• Frequently move, lift, and carry boxes and tools weighing 50–60 pounds.
• Able to work extended hours during peak busy season, including weekends.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in an agricultural related major

Job description

Learn from Ag Partner’s experienced staff! We are seeking highly motivated Agronomy Operations Interns at multiple locations for the summer months of May to August. Our internship experience will offer valuable insight into the Agronomy Operations profession through mentorship and real-world experiences.

Requirements

Minnesota locations:

• Goodhue, MN
• Elgin, MN
• Lewiston, MN
• Morristown, MN
• Stewartville, MN
• Durand, WI
• Ellsworth, WI

Responsibilities

• Work alongside agronomy operations staff to safely deliver and distribute agronomy products.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections to eliminate equipment downtime.
• Assist with in-season operations, including seed duties, delivery, sorting, and product returns.
• Assist with inventory management and warehouse procedures.
• Engage in real-life work experiences.
• Attend internship networking and development opportunities.
• Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree, preferably in an agricultural related major or program.
• Frequently move, lift, and carry boxes and tools weighing 50-60 pounds.
• Able to work extended hours during peak busy season, including weekends.

The starting pay range for this position is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on your job-related skills and experience.

Temporary employees are eligible to join the 401(k)-retirement plan the start of the calendar quarter after working 30-days, and get an employer match of up to 4%. Interns will begin earning Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) after working 30 hours in a week.

Why Ag Partners?

We are a strong member-owned agricultural cooperative serving producers, communities, homeowners and businesses across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.