GROWMARK Agronomy Intern - Stephenson Service Co. - Lena, IL

FS System; Lena (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) & Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

GROWMARK offers an Agronomy Intern position through Stephenson Service Company in Lena, IL. The role supports agronomy operations, field scouting, and customer service while providing mentorship and a tangible capstone project within the GROWMARK Internship Program.

You will learn crop production, precision agriculture, and agronomic recommendations, with travel to FS locations and opportunities for professional development this summer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or certification from a college, technical college, or university while starting internship.
• Interest in agronomy, crop production, and agriculture.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support agronomy operations and assist agronomy professionals for farmer-member customers.
• Learn crop production practices, crop protection products, plant nutrition, and agronomic recommendations.
• Conduct field scouting, monitor crop health, and collect field data.
• Assist with agronomy trials, plot work, field demonstrations, and research projects.
• Utilize precision agriculture tools for scouting and data collection.

Skills

Agronomy interest

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physically capable

Education

College program in progress

Tools

Precision agriculture tools

Job description

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State: IL

SALARY: $19.00/ HR

BENEFITS:We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.

GROWMARK Agronomy Intern – Stephenson Service Company – Lena, IL

PURPOSEAND SUMMARYSTATEMENT:

Join Stephenson Service Company as aGROWMARKAgronomy Internfor the Summer of2027and gain real-world experience supporting agronomy operations and farmer-member customers.You'lldevelop knowledge in crop production, field scouting, precision agriculture, and customer service whileparticipatingin the GROWMARK Internship Program, which includes mentorship, professional development, networking, and a capstone project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Support agronomy operations andassistagronomy professionals in serving farmer-member customers.

Learncrop production practices, crop protection products, plant nutrition, and agronomic recommendations.

Conduct field scouting activities,monitorcrop health, and collect field data.

Assistwith agronomy trials, plot work, field demonstrations, and research projects.

Utilize precision agriculture tools and technology for scouting and data collection.

Support product inventory, ordering, receiving, and operational activities.

Participate in customer visits, grower events, and educational opportunities.

Travel to FS locations to build relationships with employees, customers, and industry partners.

Follow safety, stewardship, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Complete special projects andassistwithadditionaloperationalactivities, asneeded.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university and in good academic standing at the start of the internship,with preferredcandidatesgoing intotheir junioror Senior year at thetime ofthe internship (i.e., juniors going intotheirsenior year qualify,but students graduating before the start of their internship do not).

Interestin agronomy, crop production, and agriculture.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability tolift upto 70 pounds and work in varying weather conditions,as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.

Valid driver'slicense andsatisfactory driving record, along withwillingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct andCompliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Ability and willingness toparticipatein required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures andadditionaltraining as it relates to the requirements of the position.

PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS:

Participate in all GROWMARK Internship Program activities and meetings.

Ability to work a minimum of12 weeksover the Summer, starting May 24, 2027, at the latest.

Attend three required internship events:

May 24-25, 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL)

June 28-30, 2027: Mid-Summer Meeting (Location TBD)

August 11-12, 2027: Conclusion Meeting (Bloomington, IL)

Activelyparticipatein mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities.

Complete and present a summer internship project.

WHY JOIN US?

Gain hands-on agronomy experience, grow your professional network, and learn from industry leaders while exploring career opportunities within the GROWMARK System and supporting farmer-member customers.

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.

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

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