Agronomy Scouting Intern Evergreen FS Bloomington, IL

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If youre dedicated innovative and ready to make an impact we want to hear from you!

Salary: $18/hour

Overview

The Evergreen FS Internship program was created to give students real-life experience in agriculture along with providing them professional development opportunities. The focus of the Agronomy Internship position is supporting the sales team through crop scouting.

Gain hands on experience working with a salesperson and up and coming technology to inform farmers on crop growth and development throughout the growing season. We are looking for someone who is excited about helping growers monitor their crops.

What Youll Get:

• Application of in-field training
• Personalized job shadow opportunities and professional development
• Networking events with other interns and staff members
• Chance to apply in-class skills to real life operations
• Explore all aspects of Evergreen FS (Energy Grain Limex Turf and Agronomy)
• Present to management on project of your choice
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Who You Are:

• High school graduate or equivalent who is planning to attend or currently attending a 2- or 4-year college/university and is in good academic standing
• No experience required but an interest or major in agriculture is preferred
• Must be able to walk fields and conduct visual inspections of crops
• Self-managed goal-oriented worker who has good communication skills with and can manage time wisely
• Ability to work hours beyond those considered normal including weekends
• Ability to safely operate ATV and power tools after proper trainings
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and the ability to travel independently as needed
• Must pass drug screen drivers checks and background check
• Sometimes required to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Frequently exposed to dust heat and high noise level
• Can work in extreme weather conditions (hot cold wet etc.).

Evergreen FS proudly serves our members in the Illinois counties of DeWitt Livingston Macon McLean and Woodford and in the Michigan counties of Gratiot Clinton Genesee Ingham Ionia Isabella Livingston Mecosta Midland Montcalm Saginaw and Shiawassee. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability we help farmers maximize their productivity while preserving the environment for future generations.

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental vision and life insurance along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident critical illness disability hospital indemnity and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being.

Whether youre starting your career balancing family life or planning for retirement our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience location and other factors permitted by addition to base pay certain roles may be eligible for bonuses incentives and commissions.

Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check drug test motor vehicle report and/or reference check as applicable and permissible by law.

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.