Agronomy Operations Intern: Field Research & Crop Tech

FS System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

Insight FS in Central, WI seeks an Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern under the supervision of location management. You will train and assist with general agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the system and industry, preparing for a future career.

Gain hands-on field experience, participate in equipment maintenance, crop scouting, ordering, receiving, and inventory control, and build professional relationships with FS locations and customers.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university in good academic standing at time internship begins.
• Must have ability to obtain a CDL and commercial applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary.
• Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed.
• Frequently exposed and required to work in extreme weather conditions and at heights.
• Equal opportunity employer; background checks and drug tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Independence

Education

Pursuing degree or certification in related field

Tools

CDL

Commercial applicator’s license

Job description

Insight FS in Central, WI seeks an Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern under the supervision of location management. You will train and assist with general agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the system and industry, preparing for a future career.

Gain hands-on field experience, participate in equipment maintenance, crop scouting, ordering, receiving, and inventory control, and build professional relationships with FS locations and customers.