What it means to be a Synergy Intern:

At Synergy our Interns enjoy a casual, fun environment working among great people in a family-oriented locally owned culture. As a Synergy Intern you can expect to learn and grow your professional skills while applying your classroom knowledge to hands-on application!

What you’ll be doing:

Your learning opportunity will consist of identifying weeds, diseases and insects affecting crop growth and development. You will gain experience in testing soil and plant nutrients while analyzing reports used to make crop input recommendations side-by-side with an experienced Sales Agronomist. Miscellaneous operations work and unique project assignments provide our interns a well-rounded experience!

You’re good at:

• Learning new things including chemicals, insecticides, fertilizers and seeds
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills with a positive attitude
• Being reliable and on-time with independent time management
• Strong attention to detail
• Doing what it takes to get the job done
• Performing at a quick pace while having fun
• Being a trusted co-worker who always thinks of safety and security
• Schedule flexibility included extended hours to accommodate seasonal peaks

We’re Looking for:

• Candidate pursuing a degree in an agriculture related major or program
• Agriculture background with an emphasis on agriculture production knowledge
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record

Extra awesome if you have:

• CDL license

Why working for a co-op rocks!

First and foremost, we know how to work hard and keep it light at the same time! Our core values encompass fun, honesty, community, employee growth and safety. As a cooperative, we are a member-owned business that has a special commitment to helping our members and their communities. That’s because cooperatives, unlike many businesses, are locally owned and operated. Cooperatives are a critical part of the self-help tradition of America. When you work for us, you are part of a tradition and family!

We have a lot to offer you including:

• A great learning opportunity
• Potential to return year after year and full-time potential
• Great people and a fun culture
• Relaxed work environment, and more!!

Synergy Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.