Exploring Ag Agronomy Intern - Insight FS -Southern, WI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401k Employer Match

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

Insight FS invites applications for an Exploring Agronomy Intern to support field research, crop monitoring and training activities in Southern Wisconsin. Under supervision, you will gain hands-on agronomy experience, assist with demonstrations and participate in planning, planting, calibration and data collection across multiple locations.

You will build professional relationships with locations and customers while traveling as needed, supporting ongoing projects and training material

Qualifications

• Hands on experience in agronomy field.
• Ability to visit FS locations and customers and build professional relationships.
• Participate in field crop research, demonstration and training activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication across multi-site contacts and schedule field activities.
• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment.
• Assist with data entry, report generation and training material preparation.

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Exploring Ag Agronomy Intern - Insight FS -Southern, WI

Company: Insight FS

City: Spring Green

State: WI

InsightFS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsinwith 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. InsightFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND S UMMARY STATEMENT

Serves as the Agronomy intern under the direction of the Field Sales Agronomist , trains and assists with general Agr onomy functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Hands on experience in agronomy field.

Visit FS locations and customers build ing professional relationships.

Participate in all phases of field crop research, demonstration and training including planning, planting, treatment preparation, application, equipment calibration, field plot monitoring and maintenance, signing, field events, sample collection, training material preparation, harvest, data entry and report generation.

Coordinate communication with multi-site contacts, schedule field activities and carry out projects.

Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate 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 certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins.

Demonstrates ability to work independently.

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

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.

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.

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

Nearest Major Market: Madison
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