Crystal Valley

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Grain Internship

Salary

$33k - $37k

Location

United States

JobType

internship

About the job

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About the role

 
We are seeking highly motivated Grain Interns at our Hope, MN location for the summer months of May to August. Our internship experience will offer valuable insight into the grain industry through mentorship and real-world experiences.

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Five Key Roles:

Learn from Crystal Valley’s Experienced Staff 

  • Develop a deeper understanding of the grain business and industry 
  • Learn the origination strategies and contracts that aid in the procurement of grain 
  • Gain a better understanding of futures, basis, options, and typical market trends

Provide First Class Customer Service

  • Learn to build and maintain positive relationships with existing and prospective customers 
  • Assist in educating customers on current market trends, grain quotes, contract alternatives and grain marketing programs 

Engage in Real Life Work Experiences 

  • Learn to communicate agricultural commentary as it relates to local and global agricultural economies 
  • Understand and perform day-to-day grain operations including loading and unloading of grain, equipment maintenance and housekeeping and loading of unit trains
  • Assist in creating and editing grain contracts
  • Work with the most up-to-date software and technology within grain industry 
  • Opportunity to operate locomotive during loading of unit trains

Attend Internship Networking/Development Opportunities

  • Attend training, professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Sharpen your professional development/soft skills 

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Ag Business, Business Management, or other Agriculture related degree program
  • Agricultural background preferred
  • Desire to serve farmers, agribusinesses and others involved in the agriculture industry 
  • Willingness to work long hours (weekends and holidays included) 
  • Basic equipment operation skills
  • Must get it, want it, and have the capacity to perform (GWC)

Our Core Values:

  • Commitment to doing what's right
  • Solid work ethic
  • Strong sense of ownership
  • Passion for excellence
  • Treat others with respect 

 If you possess these attributes, then Crystal Valley would be a great fit for you!

Crystal Valley is a full-service cooperative with 220 full-time employees in 16 locations serving the needs of livestock producers and crop farmers in south central Minnesota and northern Iowa. Our knowledgeable staff provides superior service to our customers with high-quality products, facilities, and equipment in our core businesses of agronomy, energy, feed, and grain.  

 

About the company

Crystal Valley is a leading farm supply and grain marketing cooperative focused on serving the needs of crop farmers and livestock producers in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Our professional staff of dedicated employees aims to create and deliver superior value to our customers with top quality products and services in our core businesses of Agronomy, Energy, Feed and Grain.

Skills

business management
customer service