Agronomy Operations Internship

AGRILAND FS - Internships; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 7,200 - 9,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Networking with staff

Mid-summer conference

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AGRILAND FS in Indianola, IA offers a paid internship program designed to develop leaders with critical thinking, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills. Interns gain real-world agronomy experience over 8-12 weeks including hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment and field work.

Participants will network with AGRILAND FS employees and management, attend a two-day mid-summer conference, and present a luncheon summary.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a two-year or four-year education program beyond high school.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Ability to work Spring or Summer full-time while on break from school.
• Good driving record.

Responsibilities

• On-the-job experience with specific training, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
• Delivery products to custom applicators in customer fields.
• Assist with plant protection product storage and distribution.
• Assist with post application of dry nitrogen.
• Help monitor weed control by scouting fields.
• Learn about agronomy products and how they are used.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enrollment in a 2-year or 4-year program beyond high school

Job description

At AGRILAND FS, our internship program develops future leaders who possess critical thinking, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills, who want to grow a career with the best in the industry!

Your internship experience will include:

• Paid internship of 8-12 weeks
• Two-day mid-summer conference
• Networking with AGRILAND FS employees, management, and fellow interns
• Presentation luncheon to wrap up your experience

Plus:

• On-the-job experience with specific training, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Delivery products to custom applicators in customer fields
• Assist with plant protection product storage and distribution
• Assist with post application of dry nitrogen
• Help monitor weed control by scouting fields
• Learn about agronomy products and how they are used
• Opportunity for future advancement and career development
• Experience being part of a great team, in a respectful, safe, and fun work environment

What we need from you:

• Must be enrolled in a two-year or four-year education program beyond high school
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Ability to work Spring or Summer full-time while on break from school
• Good driving record