Retail Agronomy Intern

FS System; Hartley (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

New Century FS in Hartley, IA is seeking a Retail Agronomy Intern to support field inspections, crop health assessments, and agronomy operations. You'll drive to customer fields, document findings, and share results with the agronomy team and customers.

The role requires a high school diploma, willingness to learn IPM and GPS-based inspection techniques, and the ability to travel. Physical work and occasional extreme weather are expected; strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic understanding of production agriculture.
• Willingness to travel and operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and conditions.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Drive company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.
• Inspect fields using IPM techniques and GPS to identify threats.
• Document findings, complete inspection reports, and share with agronomy specialist and customers.
• Discuss results with agronomy specialist and customers to add value to service.
• Attend scheduled trainings and meetings.
• Assist with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Business knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS technology

IPM techniques

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Retail Agronomy Intern - New Century FS - Hartley, IA

Company: New Century FS, Inc

City: Hartley

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

Performs regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions and assists with general agronomy functions. Provides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Hands on-on experience in agronomy field and operations

Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair

Drives company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.

Inspects fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats.

Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialist and customers.

Discusses results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.

Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings

Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.

Responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.

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

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and possess a basic understanding of production agriculture.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

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

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.

Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions. (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed

Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops.

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.

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.

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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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