Agronomy Intern

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: GMK Agronomy Intern - Insight FS - Southeast, WI Company: Insight FS City: Oconomowoc State: WI InsightFS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsinwith 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. InsightFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada. PUR POSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT Serves as the Agronomy intern under the direction of the Field Sales Agronomist , trains and assists with general Agr onomy functions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Hands on experience in agronomy field. Visit FS locations and customers build ing professional relationships. Participate in all phases of field crop research, demonstration and training including planning, planting, treatment preparation, application, equipment calibration, field plot monitoring and maintenance, signing, field events, sample collection, training material preparation, harvest, data entry and report generation. Coordinate communication with multi-site contacts, schedule field activities and carry out projects. Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment. 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. 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. We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans. Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job‑related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. ... SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME. Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well‑being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future. Offerings may include, but are not limited to: UNITED STATES: Fully Funded Pension* 401(k) & Employer Match HSA & Employer Contributions Life Insurance Disability Identity Protection *The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match. **Some benefits are subject to the hiring company. CANADA: RRSP Life Insurance Disability *Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type Nearest Major Market: Waukesha Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee Job Segment: Scientific, Data Entry, Field Sales, Engineering, Administrative, Sales, Research #J-18808-Ljbffr