*SALARY: *$15/hr * 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 Precision Agronomy intern, trains and assists with general functions to learn the foundation of the system and industry, and prepares for a future career. * _ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_* * Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations. * Conduct field inspections using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield-limiting threats. * Document findings and deliver timely reports to agronomy specialists and customers, contributing to informed crop management decisions. * Assist with 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. * 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. * Must have ability to obtain a CDL and commercials applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card. * Demonstrates ability to work independently. * Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development. * Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. * Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary. * Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed. * Frequently exposed and required to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, etc.), as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms. * 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.