Grain Markets Intern: Origination & Merchandising

Landus; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Landus Cooperative in Des Moines, IA offers a Grain Origination & Merchandising Internship designed to teach the basics of grain markets, CBOT terminology, contracts, and margin management while supporting the grain origination team.

You will gain hands-on experience through farm visits, phone calls, and learning Landus’ customer base, with opportunities to develop professional skills and contribute to market insights under supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year post-secondary program.
• A valid state driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Gain basic knowledge and understanding of grain markets and CBOT terminology
• Understand Landus Cooperative as a company and learn about the customer base
• Monitor how the Grain Origination team effectively manages grower relationships
• Learn about the various contract options Landus Cooperative offers growers
• Understand key concepts tied to basis, futures, commodity spreads and freight
• Conduct consistent phone calls and farm visits to gain market knowledge, maintain relationships and understand market sentiment
• Acquire skills centered on how Landus Cooperative Grain Merchandisers effectively manage margins, risk, expenses, grain quality and external/internal relationships
• Communicate professionally, internally and externally, with end users, co-workers and producers regarding grain values

Job description

Landus Cooperative in Des Moines, IA offers a Grain Origination & Merchandising Internship designed to teach the basics of grain markets, CBOT terminology, contracts, and margin management while supporting the grain origination team.

You will gain hands-on experience through farm visits, phone calls, and learning Landus’ customer base, with opportunities to develop professional skills and contribute to market insights under supervision.