2027 Summer Internship - Agronomy Level 1

About the Program

Innovative Ag Services (IAS) is accepting applications for their 2027 Summer Internship Program. IAS recruits talented individuals who will be a good fit now and as future leaders in agriculture. The program provides tools and resources for students to learn the ins and outs of a cooperative and assist with solidifying their career paths within the agricultural sector.

Innovative Ag Services is a full-service farm cooperative offering supplies and services to meet farm needs. We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy, and building supply markets. Our 30 locations span northeast and central Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin. IAS ranks as one of the Top Agricultural Cooperatives in Iowa.

Primary Objective

To gain experience in multiple areas of the agriculture business while providing the company with operational abilities safely and effectively for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Agronomy Internship - Level I

Designed for Freshman and Sophomore level students enrolled in post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Promote the sales of all Innovative Ag Services products and programs.
• Scout assigned producer fields, providing written feedback to the primary agronomist and producer.
• Communicate regularly with sales and location team members.
• Assist with in-season seed and Precision Ag activities as assigned.
• Submit weekly reports of contacts made and customer/competitor activity.
• Participate in planned training and agronomy coordination meetings.
• Report and work with agronomists and location managers to quickly resolve any concerns or complaints from current or prospective customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Majors: Agronomy and Crop Science or related field of study.
• Proficient and confident technological skills, especially with Microsoft Suite. Exposure to scouting software and soil scan machines.
• High level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, manage change, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to obtain Class A or B CDL with hazmat endorsement; seasonal CDL is a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Agricultural environment with possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.