College Student Agriculture Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
• 21st Century Equipment LLC: Empowers farmers with cutting-edge agricultural equipment and innovative solutions since 1996.
• Vision: To be the leading agricultural solutions provider.
• Values: Integrity, accountability, and teamwork. Believes in the long-term future of production agriculture.
• Culture: Supportive work environment that embraces change and rewards achievement. Focuses on making farming easier and empowering success.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a positive work environment.
Job Description: College Student Agriculture Intern
• Overview: Full-time internship program designed for college students with a passion for agriculture. Offers exposure to various departments within a John Deere dealership.
• Departments: Rotations through parts, sales, service, and integrated solutions.
• Responsibilities:
• Sales: Collaborate with remarketing, create video marketing, shadow sales professionals during customer interactions and equipment appraisals.
• Integrated Solutions: Explore John Deere’s Precision Agriculture products, learn about digital tools like Operations Center and JDLink Mobile, and understand embedded John Deere technology.
• Parts: Master the Parts Expert system, assist with inventory management, and help merchandise the showroom for promotional events.
• Service: Support service technicians in machine assembly, conducting service inspections, and familiarizing yourself with service processes and tools like Service Advisor.
• Reporting: Reports to the Location Manager.
• Final Project: Present a final report to senior management team, highlighting experiences, completed projects, and suggestions for improving the internship program.
Benefits & Perks:
• Competitive Pay: $15 – $20 per hour
• Financial: 401(k) with company match, Profit sharing, Deere employee Credit Union member, Bonuses
• Health & Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, Health & flex savings accounts, Mental Health Counseling
• Time Off: Parental leave, PTO (up to 24 days per year and eight paid holidays)
• Other: Viaero or Verizon personal cell phone discounts, TapCheck (Same day pay), Uniforms (Free laundry service), Growth opportunities, Ongoing training
• Housing: Depending on the location’s needs and housing availability, assistance in finding temporary housing may be provided.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Current college student in the process of obtaining an associate or bachelor’s degree
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Agricultural knowledge or experience is preferred but not required
Contingencies:
• Job offer is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test, background check, and determination of insurability for positions that require driving.
