Summer Work Opportunities for Students

Member Cooperatives in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin hire 200 – 300 individuals each summer for a variety of seasonal or part-time positions. Students 18 or older with an interest in agriculture and who are attending any college may apply. Students should live within driving distance of a Member Cooperative.

• Gain experience in a “real world” agribusiness environment
• Receive valuable hands-on training
• Gain insight into numerous career opportunities
• Earn money!

Positions Available:

• Crop Scout: Monitor customers’ fields to identify weed, insect, and disease problems. Individual will use integrated pest management techniques to determine treatment thresholds. Written reports are generated and presented to supervisor and/or customer.
• Custom Applicator: Operate equipment to apply plant food and/or plant protection products to customers’ fields. Ability to obtain custom application license is required.
• Operations Assistant: Perform customer service and plant operation duties (i.e. deliveries, plant food blending, warehouse duties, and equipment and facility maintenance).
• Building Crew: Work with professionals constructing FS grain systems.

When applying for a FS Member Cooperative Summer Work Opportunity, please advise where you wish to live and what kind of work you wish to perform over the summer.

For additional questions, email employ@growmark.com.

 

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