GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - New Century FS - Yankton, SD

FS System; Yankton (SD); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) & Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Zusammenfassung

New Century FS, Inc., part of the GROWMARK System, invites students to join the Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Internship at Yankton, SD for Summer 2027. Under location management, you will learn the foundations of agronomy operations, field tech, and customer engagement.

You will gain hands-on experience in field operations, apply crop nutrients and protections, assist with equipment maintenance, and rotate through inventory and ordering processes while building professional

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Prefer the ability to obtain a CDL and commercial applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card.

Aufgaben

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visits FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
• Operates field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Applies crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gains understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Customer focus

Decision making

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Pursuing degree/certification

Jobbeschreibung

GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - New Century FS - Yankton, SD

Company: New Century FS, Inc

City: Yankton

State: IA

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa withbranches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New CenturyFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Serves as theGROWMARKExploring AgricultureAgronomy OperationsInternat[Company Name]under the direction of location managementfor the Summer of 2027.Trains and assists with generalagronomy functions to learn the foundation of theFSandGROWMARKSystem,theagricultureindustry,andtoprepare forafuture career.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.

Assistswith facility and equipment maintenance and repair.

VisitsFS locations and customers building professional relationships.

Operatesfield research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.

Appliescrop nutrition and crop protection products.

Gainsunderstanding 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.

Prefer theability to obtain a CDL and commercials applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card.

Demonstrates ability to work independentlyand ina team environment.

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

Valid driver's license andsatisfactory driving record,alongwithwillingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.

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:

Participatesin all Exploring Agriculture Internship Program activities.

Ability to work a minimum of 9-10 weeks over the Spring or Summer season.

Attendsone requiredGROWMARKinternship event:

• May17-18, 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL)

Submitsweeklyactivity reports.

Focuseson 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.

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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