Agronomy

Internship Placement Position Description

Business Name: KMR
Department/Location: Agronomy | Carroll, IA
Supervisor/Point of Contact: To Be Determined
Phone: 712-790-0626
Email: brenda@kmrinc.net

Internship Position

Position Title: Agronomy Intern
Placement Term: Fall or Spring
Work Location: Carroll, IA
Work Schedule: Schedule is dependent upon the student's school schedule and will be coordinated with and communicated to the host organization.

Position Overview

The Agronomy Intern will gain hands-on experience in crop production, corn breeding, and agronomic research services while working alongside agronomy professionals. This internship provides exposure to agronomic practices, customer service, crop inputs, field operations, and agricultural technology while helping students develop technical and professional workplace skills.

Duties and Projects

The intern may be involved in the following activities and projects:

• Assist with agronomy operations and daily agricultural activities.
• Learn how agronomic research determines products available for growers.
• Learn basics of corn breeding process.
• Prepare breeding material and research for planting.
• Assist with inventory management and organization of agronomy products..
• Assist with special projects and seasonal agricultural operations.
• Participate in team meetings and workplace discussions.

Learning Outcomes

The intern will have opportunities to:

• Develop professional workplace skills.
• Build communication and teamwork abilities.
• Increase knowledge of agronomy, crop production, and agricultural business operations.
• Apply classroom learning in a professional setting.
• Strengthen problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Explore careers in agronomy, agribusiness, and agricultural services.

Workplace Expectations

The intern is expected to:

• Demonstrate professionalism and reliability.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, and customers.
• Arrive on time and meet agreed-upon work schedules.
• Complete assigned projects and tasks to the best of their ability.

Dress Code

The intern is expected to follow the organization's dress code requirements.

Attire expectations for this position:

• Work clothes suitable for agricultural environments.
• Closed-toe shoes or work boots.
• Clothing appropriate for outdoor work and changing weather conditions.
• If scheduled to work around equipment, jeans required with no loose-fitting clothing.

Physical Requirements

The intern should be prepared to perform the following physical activities as required by the position:

• Sitting for extended periods.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking throughout the workday.
• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Navigating fields, agricultural facilities, and uneven terrain.
• Lifting and carrying agricultural materials and supplies as needed.
• Frequent interaction with employees, customers, and producers.

Important Information

This description does not list all duties. The intern may be asked to perform other duties assigned by staff or the supervisor. The intern will be evaluated on the performance of assigned projects and responsibilities, as well as professional interactions with employees and customers. On-site hours will be negotiated with each candidate.

Safety expectations, including harassment policies, should be reviewed with the host organization.

Transportation and Travel Requirements

• Students must have reliable transportation to and from KMR outside of Carroll.
• Travel to agricultural facilities or field sites may be part of the internship experience under the supervision of authorized employees.