2027 Summer Internship - Grain Origination

About the Program

Innovative Ag Services (IAS) is accepting applications for its 2027 Summer Internship Program. IAS recruits talented individuals who will be a good fit now and as future leaders in Grain. The program provides tools and resources to help students learn the ins and outs of a cooperative and solidify their career paths within the grain 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 grain, agronomy, feed, energy, and building supply markets across 30 locations in northeast and central Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin. IAS ranks as one of the Top Agricultural Cooperatives in Iowa.

Primary Objective

To gain hands-on knowledge and experience in multiple areas of the agriculture business while contributing to Grain Marketing in a safe, effective manner for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in market analysis and research, including tracking commodity prices, weather patterns, and industry trends.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing strategies for various grain commodities.
• Assist with customer relationship management, including data entry, communication, and providing excellent customer service.
• Learn about grain contracts, risk management tools, and hedging strategies.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and educational opportunities.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting.
• Support other marketing and sales team activities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Majors: Agriculture, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Computer skills including Word and Excel.
• 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.

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.