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