PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Serves as the Precision Technology intern under the direction of the Sales/Marketing Manager, assists with general Agronomy and Precision Technology functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist with the usage and implementation of Advanced Information Systems like CLIMATE, MiField, mavrx, Precision Planting, and additional GROWMARK Agronomy applications.
Serve as a support resource for all Agronomy’s precision farming products.
Hands on experience in agronomy field.
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
Operate crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
Assist in the application of crop nutrition and crop protection products as needed.
Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate 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.
Demonstrates ability to work independently.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Frequently required to life 51-70 pounds as needed
Potentially exposed and required to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, etc.) as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
If you enjoy being outside and are interested in gaining hands-on Precision Technology experience, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for a Precision Technology Intern that is eager to go above and beyond helping our customers. A few key areas of emphasis include:
Assist with the usage and implementation of Advanced Information Systems, CLIMATE, MiField, mavrx, Precision Planting, and Scout Pro.
Serve as a support resource for all Agronomy’s precision farming products.
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
You are pursuing a Bachelor's Degree at a 4-year university
You are currently in your junior year
You are in good academic status
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
We value relationships and people first and foremost
We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry
We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources
We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities
WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US
The GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Internship Program is in its 12th year. The program has given students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the GROWMARK System “home” today!