Agronomy Operations Intern: Field & Tech Experience

FS System; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) & Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

New Century FS, Inc. in Vinton, IA is seeking an Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern for Summer 2027 under the GROWMARK system. You will train and assist with general agronomy functions to learn the FS and GROWMARK system and the industry.

The internship offers hands-on field experience, exposure to equipment and crop management, and opportunities to develop professional relationships with FS locations and customers.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree or certificate and in good academic standing.
• Preferred: CDL and commercial applicator license with required endorsements.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds and work in varying weather.
• Willing to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Customer focus

Physical fitness

Education

Pursuing degree or certificate

Tools

Crop monitoring equipment

Field research tools

Job description

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GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - New Century FS - Vinton, IA

Company: New Century FS, Inc

City: Vinton

State: IA

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa withbranches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New CenturyFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

P URPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT :

Serves as the GR O W MARK Exp loring Ag riculture Agronomy Operations I ntern at [C ompan y Name ] under the direction of location management for the Summer of 2027 . T rains and assists with general a gronomy functions to learn the foundation of the FS and GROW MARK S ystem , the a gr iculture industry , and to prepare for a future career.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.

Assist s with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.

Visit s FS locations and customers building professional relationships.

Operate s field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.

Appl ie s crop nutrition and crop protection products.

Gain s understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS :

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

Must be pursuing a degree or certificat i on from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins , with preferred candidates going into their first or second year of college at the time of the internship.

Prefer the ability to obtain a CDL and commercials applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card.

Demonstrates ability to work independently and in a team en vironment .

Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.

Valid driver's license andsatisfactory driving record,alongwithwillingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in varying weather conditions, as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Participatesin all Exploring Agriculture Internship Program activities.

Ability to work a minimum of 9-10 weeks over the Spring or Summer season.

Attendsone requiredGROWMARKinternship event:

May17-18, 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL)

Submitsweeklyactivity reports.

Focus es on an operational project to improve efficiencies for the business.

WHY JOIN US?

Gain hands-on experience in agronomy operations while exploring career opportunities within the FS and GROWMARK System. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build industry connections, develop practical skills, and complete meaningful projects that prepare you for a future career in agriculture.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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