Agronomy Intern - GROWMARK FS, LLC - Lowville, NY

GROWMARK FS is looking for an Agronomy Intern to assist with general Agronomy functions, including hands-on experience in the field, visiting FS locations and customers, and operating field research and crop monitoring equipment. The internship is part of a 63-year-old program that has given over 1,350 students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed
• Potentially exposed and required to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, etc.), as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with competitive company matching
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)