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We are seeking highly motivated Agronomy Sales Interns at each of our Agronomy locations for the summer months of May to August. Our internship experience will offer valuable insight into the Agronomy Sales profession through mentorship and real-world experiences.
Pay: $15-17/hour, ovetime after 40 hours
Five Key Roles:
Learn from Crystal Valley’s Experienced Staff
- Exposure to the features and benefits of all Crystal Valley Agronomy products and services
- Work alongside Agronomy Sales to crop scout, identify crop pests and create accurate agronomic recommendations
- Learn and utilize Agronomy and Precision Ag Software
Provide First Class Customer Service
- Engage with customers to provide quality service and value
- Assist with in-season operations including seed duties, delivery, sorting, and product returns
- Assist with inventory management and warehouse procedures
Engage in Real Life Work Experiences
- Field experience with soil sampling, plant tissue sampling and nutrient testing
- Assist in aerial application business
- Assist with Agronomy plant operations
- Learn proper facilities maintenance and equipment operations
- Utilize integrated pest management best practices
Attend Internship Networking/Development Opportunities
- Attend training, professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Sharpen your professional development/soft skills
Other
- Live the Crystal Valley brand by demonstrating a commitment to doing what’s right, a solid work ethic, a strong sense of ownership, a passion for excellence, and treats others with respect
- Be personally responsible for the safety of self and others
- Perform other tasks as assigned
- Aid other departments and locations as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn other key operational computer programs
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities
- Ability to remain goal-driven in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational skills including multi-tasking, planning, and prioritizing
- Ability to work both as a team member and independently, while being self-motivated and self-directed
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, supervisors, and suppliers
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid driver’s license
- Meet the driver qualification standards set by the self-insured group in which the cooperative is a member
- Pre-employment drug testing required
- Comply with Crystal Valley’s Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Ability to obtain seasonal CDL
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Ag Business, Crop Science, or other Agriculture related degree program
- Agricultural or Ag retail background
- Previous internship experience desired
- Desire to serve farmers, agribusinesses and others involved in the agriculture industry
- Willingness to work long hours (weekends and holidays included)
- Basic equipment operation skills
- Must get it, want it, and have the capacity to perform (GWC)
About Crystal Valley:
Our Core Values:
- Commitment to doing what's right
- Solid work ethic
- Strong sense of ownership
- Passion for excellence
- Treat others with respect
If you possess these attributes, then Crystal Valley would be a great fit for you!
Crystal Valley is a full-service cooperative with 260 full-time employees in 16 locations serving the needs of livestock producers and crop farmers in south central Minnesota and northern Iowa.
Our knowledgeable staff provides superior service to our customers with high-quality products, facilities, and equipment in our core businesses of agronomy, energy, feed, and grain.
