Field Intern

Job Description
Job Title:    Field Intern
Reports To:    Sales Manager/Field Sales Lead
FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt

Some of the responsibilities as an intern would be:

 Evaluate field conditions and communicate situation to Field Representative on

an as needed basis.

 Perform systematic crop surveillance, record keeping, and diagnostics.

 Collect and submit soil and tissue samples.

 Ability to communicate issues quickly and effectively with the salesperson that you are

working with in daily activities to enhance sales growth.

Qualifications for an internship would include:

 Attendance at a college or university in an agricultural curriculum.

 Ability to safely operate and maintain vehicles/equipment assigned.

 Must be a self‐starter with a positive attitude.

 Understanding of crop production business.

 Be able to read and understand aerial field maps.

 Basic knowledge of field crops and pest identification.

 Flexibility and ability to take direction.

 Strong communication, problem solving and collaboration skills.

 Ability to follow instructions and ask questions when clarification is necessary.

 Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

 Ability to work alone unsupervised.

 Workings as an intern requires a lot of walking.

 Ability to work a variety of tasks outdoors in all types of weather conditions in possible

90+ weather.

 Ability to work Monday to Saturday and possibly but rarely on Sundays and extended

hours during peak busy seasons 8 hours+ shifts.

 Ability to work in conditions like mud, dust, wet crops, etc.

 Ability to bend over and perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks like stand

counts for multiple hours at a time.