Position Objective: : The internship will provide hands-on experience to develop knowledge, skills, leadership and relationships in preparation for a career as a regional sales agronomist or other cooperative career.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Scout for weeds, insects and nutrient deficiencies, and take soil and tissue samples
- Shadow sales process including: pre call planning, service and follow up
- Work alongside precision specialist to understand their role, expand your understanding of mapping, prescriptions and other tools
- Complete a summer project, conclude with presentation of project
- Attend intern trainings, vendor product meetings and plot days
- Shadow agronomy operations
- Know and follow CFS agronomy SOPs
- Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
- Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance
- Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management
RequirementsDesired skills and competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative approach to grower service
- Works well in a change environment
- Positive attitude
- Service mindset
Licensing, Certification and Qualification:
- Obtain 4 wheeler safety certification, CFS will assist
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer