WHO WE ARE
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.
This position is with Helena Products Group (HPG). HPG develops Helena's extensive portfolio of proprietary products that includes seven product categories covering both crop production and crop protection. HPG leads the industry in creating innovations and formulation technologies and operates out of a state-of-the-art research, development and training facility located in Memphis, TN.
ABOUT THE JOB
Marketing Interns at Helena Products Group (HPG) assist our marketing services team with a variety of marketing initiatives to support Helena brands, including communication activities, branding, video production, graphic design, event planning and market research. While working within the marketing services team, our interns gain an understanding of Helena's business and processes in the agriculture and professional sectors of our industry.
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE
- Works on assigned projects both independently and as a team member.
- Researches online, social media platforms, print and other media for information for competitive content and trends that support brand launches.
- Develops and supports the marketing team in the development of launching pesticides and fertilizer brands to the market.
- Organizes complex projects such as website, social media and video shoots.
- Assists in coordinating and marketing our annual sales meeting.
- Completes weekly intern challenges to gain further insight about Helena and the industry.
- Participates in weekly marketing services team meetings
- Prepares and delivers a final project and presentation to HPG leadership.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
- Reliable and regular attendance is required.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Must be currently pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree, preferably in agriculture, agriculture communications, agribusiness, communications, marketing or business is required.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
- Working knowledge of One Drive and Adobe Cloud is preferred.
- Familiar with basic video, photography and audio recording technology is preferred.
- Ability to work on our website and social media.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
- Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
- Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand, and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.
BENEFITS AT HELENA
- Temporary positions at Helena are eligible for Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan that offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day.
- Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
- Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
STAY CONNECTED TO HELENA!
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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree, preferably in agriculture, agricultural communications, agribusiness, communications, marketing, or business
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work on websites and social media
- Organizational skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet company requirements for driving a Helena vehicle
- Working knowledge of OneDrive and Adobe Creative Cloud
- Familiarity with basic video, photography, and audio recording technology
- Successful completion of a drug test and background check
What We Do
Founded in 1957, Helena Chemical Company (now Helena Agri-Enterprises) has grown to be one of the nation’s foremost agricultural and specialty formulators and distributors in the United States. Products and services offered include Crop Protection Products, Fertilizer and Fertilizer Application Services, Specialized Nutrients, Seed and Seed Treatments, Financial Services, and Precision Ag Services and Software. Helena also offers its own line of products — Adjuvants, Bioscience, Branded Fertilizers, Nutritionals, Seed Treatments and Value-Added Products — through the Helena Products Group (HPG). Helena is headquartered outside of Memphis in Collierville, Tennessee. Across the country, Helena has over 4,000 employees that work in about 450 branch locations, as well as division offices. Helena’s overriding goal is to help its customers succeed. This is achieved with a unique combination of dedicated and knowledgeable people, unique and useful products and the latest technical knowledge. The company defines its own success through the success of its customers. The theme of People…Products…Knowledge… pervades all levels of the company, with customer success as the goal and ultimate end result.
