GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - Gateway FS - Nashville, IL

FS; Nashville (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

FS Internship Program at Gateway FS offers hands-on experience in agronomy operations during Summer 2027. You will learn the FS and GROWMARK system, work under location management, and prepare for a career in agriculture.

Participants train in field operations, equipment maintenance, grain and petroleum processes, and customer service while building professional relationships with growers and customers. A CDL permit or Class B Non-CDL may be required, and a 9–10 week summer commitment is

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or certification from a college, technical college or university.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and customer-focused skills.
• Willingness to travel and obtain licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and build professional relationships with customers.
• Assist grain operations with receiving, handling, conditioning, storing, and loading grain while maintaining safety and quality.
• Support petroleum operations through product delivery, inventory management, inspections, and customer service.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment per policies and regulations.
• Obtain and use a temporary CDL permit or Class B Non-CDL license as required.
• Perform agricultural product deliveries under supervision.
• Support daily operational tasks including housekeeping and inventory management.
• Gain exposure to crop scouting, field observations, and customer support activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to growers, customers, vendors, and team members.
• Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Teamwork

Self-development

Education

Pursuing a degree/certification

Job description

SALARY: $18/hour

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.

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 GRWOMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern at Gateway FS under the direction of location management for the Summer of 2027. Trains and assists with general agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the FS and GROWMARK System, the agriculture industry, and to prepare for a future career.

Essential Job Functions

• Hands‑on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visits FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
• Assists grain operations personnel with receiving, handling, conditioning, storing, and loading grain while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Supports petroleum operations through product delivery activities, inventory management, facility inspections, and customer service interactions.
• Operates company vehicles and equipment in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Obtains and utilizes a temporary CDL permit and/or Class B Non‑CDL license as required to safely support delivery and operational activities.
• Performs agricultural product deliveries independently under the direction of the Location Manager and operations team.
• Assists with daily operational tasks including facility maintenance, equipment inspections, housekeeping, and inventory management.
• Gains exposure to agronomy operations through crop scouting, field observations, and customer support activities as assigned.
• Provides excellent customer service while interacting with growers, customers, vendors, and team members.
• Applies crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gains understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

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

• 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, with preferred candidates going into their first or second year of college at the time of the internship.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record, along with willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
• Must have, or be able to successfully obtain, a Class B Non‑CDL license and maintain eligibility to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in varying weather conditions, as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.
• 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.

Program Requirements

• Participates in all Exploring Agriculture Internship Program activities.
• Ability to work a minimum of 9-10 weeks over the Spring or Summer season.

Attends One Required GROWMARK Internship Event

• May 17-18, 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL)

Submits weekly activity reports.

Focuses on an operational project to improve efficiencies for the business.

WHY JOIN US?

Gain hands‑on experience in agronomy operations while exploring career opportunities within the FS and GROWMARK System. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build industry connections, develop practical skills, and complete meaningful projects that prepare you for a future career in agriculture.

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.