Exploring Agriculture Operations Intern - New Berlin, IL

Prairieland FS, Inc.; New Berlin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairieland FS, Inc. is seeking an Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern in New Berlin, IL. This outdoor internship provides hands-on learning in agronomy, field operations, and customer-facing activities with local FS locations.

You’ll assist with equipment maintenance, operate scouting equipment, and help build professional relationships with customers while gaining foundational industry knowledge. CDL and licensure eligibility are required; travel and lifting are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university and be in good academic standing at the time the internship begins.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL and commercial applicator's license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and a 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Decision-making

Independent work

Education

Pursuing degree or certification

Tools

CDL

Commercial applicator license

Job description

Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - New Berlin, IL - Prairieland FS, Inc.

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

Purpose And Summary Statement

Serves as the Agronomy Operations intern under the direction of location management, trains and assists with general Agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the system and industry prepare for future career.

Essential Job Functions

• Hands-on experience in the 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.

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 be in good academic standing at the time the internship begins.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL and commercial applicator's license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and a 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 (heat, cold, wet, etc.), as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training, which may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training related to the position's requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

If you enjoy being outside and are interested in gaining hands‑on Agronomy experience, then we can't wait to talk to you! We are looking for an Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern who is eager to go above and beyond to help our customers. A few key areas of emphasis include:

• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.

What You Bring To The Table

• You are pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university
• You are in good academic standing

What We Bring To The Table

We value relationships and people first and foremost.

We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry.

We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.

We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

What You Didn't Know About Us

Bringing You What's Next. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job‑related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

Salary: $15.00 - $15.00 per hour