Agronomy Technology Intern
Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If this sounds like you, apply today and join the team!
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values
- Provide Superior Customer Service
- Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
- Continuous Improvement
- Being a Good Partner
Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers and customers
Successfully complete assigned intern project
Support co-workers while gaining knowledge of their essential job functions
Utilize knowledge gained to conduct day to day operations
Participate in all aspects of operations to broaden internship experience including but not limited to
Provide agronomy sales team and customers insight in effort to by utilizing the Crop Advantage program
- Conduct grid soil sampling
- Install and “startup” In Cab Data Collection systems
- Promote and support of Crop Advantage product offerings
- Conduct tissue sample collection
- Partake in site specific field scouting alongside an agronomist
Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Valid driver’s license, with acceptable driving record
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Current Enrollment in a post-secondary program majoring in
- Agribusiness and Applied Economics
- Agricultural Communication
- Agricultural Systems Management
- AgriScience Education
- Agronomy
- Entomology
- Environmental Science
- Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
- Natural Resource Management
- Plant Health Management
- Plant Pathology
- Plant, Environmental & Soil Science
- Sustainable Plant Systems
- Another related field
Previous Production Agriculture Experience
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team to complete job functions
Ability to work extended hours and weekends when required
If you see yourself as a future Agronomy Technology Intern with Heritage Cooperative, apply TODAY!
This is a PAID internship.
DISCLAIMER
The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.