Summer Agronomy Operations Internship: Mentorship & Field Experience

Crystal-Valley-Cooperative-1; Okabena (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Valley invites motivated students to join our Agronomy Operations Internship across Madelia, Janesville and Jackson, MN, for May–August. Interns will work with experienced staff to learn product delivery, equipment maintenance and field service, gaining hands‑on exposure to real-world agronomy operations.

You'll support seed duties, inventory, and customer service, with opportunities for training, networking, and professional development in a cooperative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Ag Business, Ag Service Technician, or other Agriculture related degree program.
• Agricultural or Ag retail background
• Previous internship experience desired
• Desire to serve farmers, agribusinesses and others involved in the agriculture industry
• Willingness to work long hours (weekends and holidays included)
• Advanced equipment operation skills
• Must get it, want it, and have the capacity to perform (GWC)

Responsibilities

• Learn from Crystal Valley's Experienced Staff.
• Work alongside agronomy operations staff to safely deliver and distribute agronomy products.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections to eliminate equipment downtime.
• Perform diagnostic, troubleshooting, and electrical work on various types of equipment.
• Assist with housekeeping and maintenance of facilities, roadways and rolling stock.
• Assist with in-season operations including seed duties, delivery, sorting, and product returns.
• Assist with inventory management and warehouse procedures.
• Shadow custom applicators while performing.
• Assist with aerial application business.
• Assist with agronomy plant operations including but not limited to tender driving, soil sampling and in-the-field service calls.
• Attend training, professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Sharpen your professional development/soft skills

Skills

Equipment operation

Customer service

Teamwork

Willingness to work long hours

Education

Ag Business degree

Agriculture-related degree program

Job description

Crystal Valley invites motivated students to join our Agronomy Operations Internship across Madelia, Janesville and Jackson, MN, for May–August. Interns will work with experienced staff to learn product delivery, equipment maintenance and field service, gaining hands‑on exposure to real-world agronomy operations.

You'll support seed duties, inventory, and customer service, with opportunities for training, networking, and professional development in a cooperative environment.