This job is to assist crop advisors in a variety of ways to provide interns with basic experience related to agronomic customer service and all the associated work activities. This will help interns to learn about the role of agronomic retail and give them exposure to available careers in the industry.

The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Scout and report on fields assigned by crop advisors
• Take soil and tissue samples and send them to labs as assigned by crop advisors
• Assist with field technology: equipment, managing information on databases
• Some direct interaction with customers
• Assist with fertilizer and chemical delivery
• Assist with research trials, placement, harvest, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Expectations

• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining familiarity with the employee handbook
• Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
  • Integrity: always doing the right thing
  • Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
  • Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
  • Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
  • Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, working with the ag management team
  • Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
  • Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve

Passionate engagement with Pratum Agronomy, motivated to contribute to Pratum’s success and the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values

Good math and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments

Willingness to work overtime and some Saturdays during the busy seasons