Agronomy Internship
About the role
The Agronomic Services Summer Intern will support the BRANDT Agronomic Services, LLC team in various functions including scouting fields, plot maintenance, assisting with field days, and other summer tasks. This internship will involve a different task every day that gives an overview of all Agronomic Services does for its employees and customers and will provide diverse experiences in agriculture. The intern will report to the Technical Agronomist of BRANDT Agronomic Services and work closely with the Managers and Sales Team of assigned BRANDT Retail locations and the marketing department, taking direction and guidance from other team members as needed. The position requires reporting to the Springfield, IL main office location and covers the trade area including Ashland, New Berlin, Franklin, Waverly, Auburn, Raymond, Oakford, Greenview, Williamsville, Lincoln, Niantic, Mt. Auburn, Gridley, Fairbury, Lexington, Cooksville, and Cropsey, with additional coverage for independent BRANDT partners as needed. Travel between Retail locations within Illinois may be required. Work is primarily field‑based with occasional office professional settings, requiring appropriate attire for diverse outdoor tasks.
Responsibilities
- Take tissue tests for the BRANDT high yield program and for customers as needed.
- Assist with planting and upkeep of BRANDT Community Trials and other agronomy trials.
- Help place signs around the BRANDT trade area in plots or road frontage.
- Assist with setting up field days and customer events.
- Assist our technical agronomy team with ongoing Precision Ag projects.
- Document field issues in crop monitoring tools to share with customers.
- Assist with seed returns if needed.
- Report on field observations to BRANDT marketing for social media content.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Teamwork/Collaboration Skills
- Excellent Communication/Writing Skills
- Ability to analyze data
- Ability to multitask
- Attention to Detail
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
Qualifications
- Working towards a 4‑year degree in agronomy or an agriculture‑related field.
- Intermediate computer and software skills required.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- CDL a plus but not required.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work outdoors.
- Current Junior/Senior in college preferred.
Schedule
This position is an internship and is non‑exempt, adhering to federal and applicable state or local laws. Regular hours are generally 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional extended hours as seasonal demands and job duties vary.