Intern, Retail Agronomy - AgVantage FS - Jesup, IA

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri‑finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Performs regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions and assists with general agronomy functions. Provides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

• Hands on experience in agronomy field and operations
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair
• Drive company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations
• Inspect fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield‑limiting threats
• Document and/or photograph all findings, complete inspection reports, and provide reports to agronomy specialist and customers
• Discuss results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service
• Attend scheduled technical training sessions and meetings
• Assist with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows

• Support and contribute to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts
• Operate and maintain the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adhere to the uniform policy, and maintain the appropriate professional image
• Follow GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and possess a basic understanding of production agriculture
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrate essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed
• Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed
• Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops
• 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.