GROWMARK Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - FS - Hartley, IA

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa with branches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services.

New CenturyFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Serves as theGR O W MARKExp loring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Internat[C ompan y Name]under the direction of location management for the Summer of 2027.T rainsand assists with general a gronomy functions to learn the foundation of the FS and GROW MARK S system, the a gr iculture industry, and to prepare for a future career.

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Applies crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Perf forms all other duties as assigned.

Must be pursuing a degree or certificat i on from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins, with preferred candidates going into their first or second year of college at the time of the internship.

Prefer the ability to obtain a CDL and commercials applicator's license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card.

Demonstrates ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.

Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record,alongwithwillingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in varying weather conditions, as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.

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.

Participates in all Exploring Agriculture Internship Program activities.

Attends one requiredGROWMARKinternship event:

• May
  17-18, 2027:
  Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL)

Submitsweeklyactivity reports.

Focuses on an operational project to improve efficiencies for the business.

Gain hands-on experience in agronomy operations while exploring career opportunities within the FS and GROWMARK System. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build industry connections, develop practical skills, and complete meaningful projects that prepare you for a future career in agriculture.

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.