Innovative Ag Services
2025 Summer Internship - Agronomy
Innovative Ag Services, Iowa City, Iowa, United States,
Thank you for your interest in a career with Innovative Ag Services, an equal opportunity employer. As we expand our markets and develop new services, we are looking for talented individuals to be part of our fast-paced and dynamic team environment. Our business continues to grow with people from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities, coming together for a common goal: to make Innovative Ag Services our customer's preferred business partner.
Our corporate office is located in Monticello, Iowa with 30 additional locations scattered throughout Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. We employ 250 fulltime people in Operations, Transportation, Sales, Grain Merchandising, Management, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Human Resources and Communications. We also hire an additional 120 seasonal employees and interns throughout the year.
As a progressive leader in the agricultural industry, we offer challenging careers in a variety of areas. From accountants to agronomists, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, an exceptional benefits package and a safety-focused work environment.
All applications are reviewed by Human Resources. If and when your background and availability match the requirements for the position for which you have applied, you may be contacted for an interview.
You must have a valid email address to apply. If you currently do not have an email address.
Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.Job DescriptionInnovative Ag Services is accepting applications for their 2025 Summer Internship Program. IAS is proud to recruit talented individuals who will be a good fit for us now and as future leaders in agriculture. IAS is confident in having the capabilities to provide the tools and resources to students to learn the ins and outs of a cooperative, as well as assist with solidifying their career paths within the agricultural sector.
Innovative Ag Services is a full-service farm cooperative offering a complete line of supplies and services to meet all of your farm needs. We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and building supply markets. Our 30 locations are located throughout northeast and central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. IAS ranks as one of the Top Agricultural Cooperatives in Iowa.
Primary Objective:
To gain experience in multiple areas of the agriculture business while providing the company with operations abilities safely and effectively for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.
Agronomy Internship - Level I:Designed for Freshman and Sophomore level students enrolled in post-secondary educationPromote the sales of all Innovative Ag Services products and programsScout assigned producer fields providing written feedback to primary agronomist and producerCommunicate on a regular basis with sales and location team membersAssist with in-season seed and Precision Ag activities as assignedSubmit weekly reports of contacts made and customer/competitor activityParticipate in planned training and agronomy coordination meetingsReport and work with agronomist and location managers to quickly resolve any concerns/complaints brought forward by current/prospective customers
Agronomy Internship - Level II:Designed for Junior & Senior level students enrolled in post-secondary educationIn addition to completing tasks assigned in Agronomy Level I, Level II interns will also gain knowledge and develop skills and work habits by working alongside Agronomy Sales Advisors and experience real world, on the job training within the field of agriculture. Level II interns will also be given the opportunity to promote the sales of all Innovative Ag Services products and programs.
Preferred Majors: Agronomy and Crop Science or related field of study
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Proficient and confident technological skills, especially with Microsoft Suite. This internship will also be exposed to learning scouting software and soil scan machines.Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.Ability to organize, effectively manage change, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.Class A or B CDL with hazmat endorsement, seasonal CDL preferred
Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.Personal Protective Equipment
may be required for some tasks.. Date posted: 11/17/2024
Our corporate office is located in Monticello, Iowa with 30 additional locations scattered throughout Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. We employ 250 fulltime people in Operations, Transportation, Sales, Grain Merchandising, Management, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Human Resources and Communications. We also hire an additional 120 seasonal employees and interns throughout the year.
As a progressive leader in the agricultural industry, we offer challenging careers in a variety of areas. From accountants to agronomists, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, an exceptional benefits package and a safety-focused work environment.
All applications are reviewed by Human Resources. If and when your background and availability match the requirements for the position for which you have applied, you may be contacted for an interview.
You must have a valid email address to apply. If you currently do not have an email address.
Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.Job DescriptionInnovative Ag Services is accepting applications for their 2025 Summer Internship Program. IAS is proud to recruit talented individuals who will be a good fit for us now and as future leaders in agriculture. IAS is confident in having the capabilities to provide the tools and resources to students to learn the ins and outs of a cooperative, as well as assist with solidifying their career paths within the agricultural sector.
Innovative Ag Services is a full-service farm cooperative offering a complete line of supplies and services to meet all of your farm needs. We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and building supply markets. Our 30 locations are located throughout northeast and central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. IAS ranks as one of the Top Agricultural Cooperatives in Iowa.
Primary Objective:
To gain experience in multiple areas of the agriculture business while providing the company with operations abilities safely and effectively for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.
Agronomy Internship - Level I:Designed for Freshman and Sophomore level students enrolled in post-secondary educationPromote the sales of all Innovative Ag Services products and programsScout assigned producer fields providing written feedback to primary agronomist and producerCommunicate on a regular basis with sales and location team membersAssist with in-season seed and Precision Ag activities as assignedSubmit weekly reports of contacts made and customer/competitor activityParticipate in planned training and agronomy coordination meetingsReport and work with agronomist and location managers to quickly resolve any concerns/complaints brought forward by current/prospective customers
Agronomy Internship - Level II:Designed for Junior & Senior level students enrolled in post-secondary educationIn addition to completing tasks assigned in Agronomy Level I, Level II interns will also gain knowledge and develop skills and work habits by working alongside Agronomy Sales Advisors and experience real world, on the job training within the field of agriculture. Level II interns will also be given the opportunity to promote the sales of all Innovative Ag Services products and programs.
Preferred Majors: Agronomy and Crop Science or related field of study
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Proficient and confident technological skills, especially with Microsoft Suite. This internship will also be exposed to learning scouting software and soil scan machines.Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.Ability to organize, effectively manage change, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.Class A or B CDL with hazmat endorsement, seasonal CDL preferred
Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.Personal Protective Equipment
may be required for some tasks.. Date posted: 11/17/2024