Internship - Agronomy

Central Farm Service; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

N/A

Job summary

Central Farm Service in Minnesota is offering a part-time internship designed to build knowledge in agronomy, sales support, and field operations. You will gain hands-on experience by scouting fields, shadowing the sales process, and collaborating with precision specialists to learn mapping, prescriptions and crop tools.

Through summer projects, trainings, plot days, and safety instruction, you'll develop professional skills while representing CFS in a cooperative environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to grower service.
• Works well in a change environment.
• Positive attitude.
• Service mindset.
• 4 wheeler safety certification (CFS will assist).
• Valid driver''s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Scout for weeds, insects and nutrient deficiencies, and take soil and tissue samples
• Shadow sales process including: pre call planning, service and follow up
• Work alongside precision specialist to understand mapping, prescriptions and other tools
• Complete a summer project, conclude with presentation of project
• Attend intern trainings, vendor product meetings and plot days
• Shadow agronomy operations
• Know and follow CFS agronomy SOPs
• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance
• Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative

Change environment

Positive attitude

Service mindset

Education

Highschool Diploma - some college

4 wheeler safety certification

Valid driver''s license

Job description

Job Duties

Location: CFS Trade Territory Any Location

Position Objective: The internship will provide hands-on experience to develop knowledge, skills, leadership and relationships in preparation for a career as a regional sales agronomist or other cooperative career.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Scout for weeds, insects and nutrient deficiencies, and take soil and tissue samples
• Shadow sales process including: pre call planning, service and follow up
• Work alongside precision specialist to understand their role, expand your understanding of mapping, prescriptions and other tools
• Complete a summer project, conclude with presentation of project
• Attend intern trainings, vendor product meetings and plot days
• Shadow agronomy operations
• Know and follow CFS agronomy SOPs
• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance
• Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management

CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Education Required

Highschool Diploma - some college

Minimum Experience Required

Desired Skills And Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative approach to grower service
• Works well in a change environment
• Positive attitude
• Service mindset

Licensing, Certification And Qualification

• Obtain 4 wheeler safety certification, CFS will assist
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

6

Compensation

$16.00 - $18.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

56001

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

84194

Job Benefits

N/A