GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - Legacy Farmers Coope

SALARY: $16/hour **BENEFITS:**We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan. The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably.FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT: Serves as the Agronomy Operations intern under the direction of location management; trains and assists with general Agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the System and industry and prepare for a future career. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations. Assistwith facility and equipment maintenance and repair. Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships. Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting. Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products. Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Performs all other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins, with preferred candidates going into their first or second year of college at the time of the internship. Must haveabilityto obtain a CDL andcommercialsapplicator's license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card. Demonstratesabilityto work independently. Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development. Must have andmaintaina valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions, as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms. Ability and willingness toparticipatein required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures andadditionaltraining as it relates to the requirements of the position. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Participate in allExploring AgricultureInternship Program activities. Attendonerequired internship event: - May17-18, 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL) Submit weeklyactivity reports. Focus on an operational projectto improve efficiencies for the business. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: If you enjoy being outside and are interested in gaining hands-on Agronomy experience, then wecan'twait to talk to you!We are looking for an Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Internwhois eager to goabove and beyondto helpour customers.A few key areas of emphasis include: - Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting. - Assistwith facility and equipment maintenance and repair. - Visit FS locations and customers,building professional relationships. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE: You are pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical c