Agronomy Operations Intern: Hands-On Field Experience

Phase2 Technology; Taylorville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway FS invites you to join the GRWOMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Internship in Christian County, Illinois. This Summer 2027 internship trains and assists with general agronomy functions to learn the FS and GROWMARK system, the agriculture industry, and to prepare for a future career.

You will gain hands-on field experience, support maintenance, inventory control, and customer relationship building under location management; travel and CDL readiness are included.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification 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.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record, along with willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
• Must have, or be able to successfully obtain, a Class B Non-CDL license and maintain eligibility to operate company vehicles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assists 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 and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Gains understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Driving

Class B CDL

Education

Pursuing a degree at college/university

Job description

Gateway FS invites you to join the GRWOMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Internship in Christian County, Illinois. This Summer 2027 internship trains and assists with general agronomy functions to learn the FS and GROWMARK system, the agriculture industry, and to prepare for a future career.

You will gain hands-on field experience, support maintenance, inventory control, and customer relationship building under location management; travel and CDL readiness are included.