Administrative Student Internship

PAY RANGE: $16-$18 / hour

REPORTS TO: Location Manager STATUS: Non-Exempt

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Administrative Student Internship provides students pursuing careers in agriculture, business, or related fields with a hands-on learning experience. This role supports the agronomy team by assisting with administrative tasks, organizational responsibilities, and customer service activities. Interns will gain valuable insight into the operational aspects of agricultural businesses while providing marketing, customer service, and administrative support to the location manager and other personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Compile data, prepare invoices, ensure accurate pricing, process billing transactions, and handle customer payments and deposits.
• Order, maintain, reconcile, and track product movement while coordinating physical inventory counts.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, scanning, copying, and maintaining organized records.
• Answer phone calls, resolve customer inquiries, and ensure professional and courteous communication via phone, email, and mail.
• Schedule, prepare for, and organize meetings are requested.
• Maintain a high level of discretion and professionalism in handling company and customer information.
• Manage daily tasks efficiently, adapt to changing priorities, and support the team in various administrative functions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists department managers and sales staff with marketing activities.
• Occasionally may be asked to drive and run local errands as requested.
• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures as they apply.
• Comply with the uniform policy and uphold a professional appearance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Educations and Experience

Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university and in good academic standing at the time the internship begins.

Functional Competencies

• Proven professional communication, persuasion, and customer service skills.
• Proven team-building skills and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated planning, organization, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use the computer and “attention to detail” skills and the ability to use computer to enhance business processes.

Core Competencies

Demonstrated core competencies, including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work hours other than those considered normal at various times throughout the year to meet deadlines and demands.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training, including education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training related to the position’s requirements.

Physical Demands

Lifting/Carrying

Frequency

Pushing/Pulling

Frequency

Under 10 lbs.

Frequently

Under 10 lbs.

Frequently

11-20 lbs.

Frequently

11-20 lbs.

Frequently

21-50 lbs.

Occasionally

21-50 lbs.

Occasionally

51-100 lbs.

Not Applicable

51-100 lbs.

Not Applicable

Over 100 lbs.

Not Applicable

Over 100 lbs.

Not Applicable

Twisting/Turning

Frequency

Driving

Frequency

Bend

Frequently

Automatic Trans

Not Applicable

Climb

Occasionally

Standard Trans

Not Applicable

Crawl

Occasionally

Kneel

Frequently

Elements

Frequency

Reach Outward

Frequently

Exposure to Cold

Occasionally

Reach Over Head

Frequently

Exposure to Heat

Occasionally

Reach Over Shoulder

Frequently

Exposure to dust, dirt, debris

Occasionally

Sit

Frequently

Exposure to chemicals

Occasionally

Squat

Frequently

Exposure to high noise levels

Occasionally

Stand

Frequently

Working from heights

Not Applicable

Walk-Normal Surfaces

Frequently

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

Frequently

Other

Walk- Uneven Surfaces

Frequently

Keyboard/Ten Key

Frequently

Fine Dexterity

Frequently

Handling (grasping, holding)

Frequently

Repetitive Motion – Hands

Frequently

Repetitive Motion – Feet

Frequently

EMPLOYEE MISSION STATEMENT

Prairieland FS, Inc. strives to provide a Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance, recognizes your dedication to our mission, and helps us attract and retain the highest caliber of talent.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Issue Date: 02/20/2025 Job Title: Administrative Student Internship