Internship - Agronomy

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