2027 Summer Internship - Grain Origination

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Hubbard, IA, USA
In-Office
Internship
Retail • Agriculture
The Role
Hands-on summer internship supporting grain marketing and origination: assist with market analysis, develop marketing strategies, support customer relationship management, learn grain contracts and risk management tools, perform data analysis and reporting, and participate in industry events.
Summary Generated by Built In
Thank you for your interest in a career with Innovative Ag Services, an equal opportunity employer. As we expand our markets and develop new services, we are looking for talented individuals to be part of our fast-paced and dynamic team environment. Our business continues to grow with people from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities, coming together for a common goal: to make Innovative Ag Services our customer’s preferred business partner.

Our corporate office is located in Monticello, Iowa with 30 additional locations scattered throughout Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. We employ 250 fulltime people in Operations, Transportation, Sales, Grain Merchandising, Management, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Human Resources and Communications. We also hire an additional 120 seasonal employees and interns throughout the year.

As a progressive leader in the agricultural industry, we offer challenging careers in a variety of areas. From accountants to agronomists, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, an exceptional benefits package and a safety-focused work environment.

All applications are reviewed by Human Resources. If and when your background and availability match the requirements for the position for which you have applied, you may be contacted for an interview.

*You must have a valid email address to apply. If you currently do not have an email address.

Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.

Innovative Ag Services is accepting applications for its 2027 Summer Internship Program. IAS is proud to recruit talented individuals who will be a good fit for us now and as future leaders in Grain. IAS is confident in having the capabilities to provide the tools and resources to students to learn the ins and outs of a cooperative, as well as assist with solidifying their career paths within the grain sector.

Innovative Ag Services is a full-service farm cooperative offering a complete line of supplies and services to meet all of your farm needs. We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy, and building supply markets. Our 30 locations are located throughout 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 providing the company with 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 Majors: Agriculture, Business, Economics, or a related field

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Computer skills including Word and Excel.
  • Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
  • Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
  • Ability to organize, effectively manage change, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

  • Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
  • Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.

Innovative Ag Services is built on its purpose statement: Growing Relationships to Maximize Success! We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and markets. Our 30 locations are conveniently located throughout northeast & central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Grow with us!

Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.

Skills Required

  • Valid email address to apply
  • Successful completion of drug and background screenings
  • Preferred majors: Agriculture, Business, Economics, or related field
  • Computer skills including Word and Excel
  • High level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to organize, manage change, and work on multiple tasks concurrently
  • Ability to work in an agricultural environment with possible exposure to seasonal weather and agricultural products
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The Company
HQ: Monticello, IA
99 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Innovative Ag Services Co. is a full service farm cooperative offering a complete line of supplies and services to meet all of your farm needs. We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and building supply markets. To better serve you, our 33 locations are conveniently located throughout northeast and central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Innovative Ag Services was incorporated in 2005 to ensure that our customers had access to the best products and services available. Since our founding, we have grown in size and territory through multiple mergers and acquisitions and have achieved over $1 billion in annual sales. Our more than 325 dedicated employees play an important role in this growth and success.

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