*PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT * Serves as the Agronomy intern under the direction of the Sales/Marketing Manager, trains and assists with general Agronomy functions. _ *ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *_ * Hands on experience in agronomy field. * Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships. * Coordinate communication with multi-site contacts, schedule field activities and carry out projects. * Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting. * Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair. * Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control. _ *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 lift 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 Agronomy experience, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for an Agronomy Intern that is eager to go above and beyond helping our customers. A few areas of emphasis include: * Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships. * Coordinate communication with multi-site contacts, schedule field activities and carry out projects. * Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting. _ *WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE *_ * You are pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university * You are in good academic standing _ *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 Internship Program has been in existence for 66 years. The program has given over 1,350 students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the FS GROWMARK System “home” today!