Internship-Agronomy

Description

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

Requirements

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

CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer