GROWMARK IT Innovation Intern GROWMARK, Inc. Bloomington, IL
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Bloomington, IN - USA
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Job Summary
SALARY: $23.00/hr
BENEFITS:We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.
The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. Its the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth our communities and businesses perform together Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company their owners and their customers while enacting to help the environment and greater good.
Were looking for passionate students eager to explore emerging technologies from agentic AI and web development to data engineering analytics and automation. As part of our innovation team our intern will help business areas across the GROWMARK/FS System apply emerging technologies agentic AI among them to solve real challenges researching and developing a project that advances our corporate strategic goals and drives our broader innovation initiatives.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Works as part of an internal innovation team for the Summer of 2027 researching analyzing and developing business solutions using emerging technologies agentic AI among them.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Programming and/or analytical skills across web mobile and data technologies
Strong research and critical thinking skills
Ability to work effectively with a team
Follows GROWMARKs Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program Environmental Health and Safety OSHA and DOT policies and procedures as they apply
Performs all other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Must be pursuing an IT-related degree (including Data Science Analytics Statistics Mathematics or Engineering) at a four-year university with a status of at least a second semester junior or first semester senior in good academic standings at the time the internship begins
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge collaboration communication customer focus decision making and skill development
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARKs policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position
Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary
DESIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
Object-oriented programming (Java C# or equivalent)
Web Development programming (JavaScript TypeScript NodeJS)
Mobile Development frameworks (React Native or equivalent)
Data Engineering and Analytics programming (Python SQL)
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
Youll work as a member of our innovation team turning ideas into real solutions. That means:
Choosing a real-world project with genuine business impact
Digging into emerging technologies and figuring out how they could solve it
Building and testing prototypes tools or proofs of concept hands-on not just theoretical
Crunching data and turning findings into recommendations business areas can act on
Partnering with team members and stakeholders to scope and shape the project
Presenting your work and outcomes to leadership and business stakeholders
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
A genuine curiosity about emerging technology and how it can solve real problems
Comfort with ambiguity youre energized by open-ended challenges not just defined tasks
Strong analytical and problem-solving instincts
A collaborative mindset and clear communication skills
Initiative you look for ways to contribute rather than waiting to be told what to do
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
We value relationships and people first and foremost
We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry
We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources
We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- Participate in all GROWMARK Internship Program activities and meetings.
- Ability to work a minimum of 12 weeks over the Summer starting May 24 2027 at the latest.
- Attend three required internship events:
May 24-25 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington IL)
June 28-30 2027: Mid-Summer Meeting (Location TBD)
August 11-12 2027: Conclusion Meeting (Bloomington IL)
- Actively participate in mentoring networking and professional development opportunities.
- Complete and present a summer internship project.
- Valid drivers license and willingness to travel including occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to complete required training and comply with company policies and procedures.
WHAT YOU DIDNT KNOW ABOUT US
The GROWMARK Internship Program has been in existence for 68 years. The program has given over 1350 students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the FS GROWMARK System home today!
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
GROWMARK is a trusted co-op, providing services in agronomy, commercial construction, energy, electronic payment systems, grain, tank and truck, warehouse and logistics. GROWMARK provides an exceptional experience.
