GROWMARK IT Innovation Intern - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

SALARY: $23.00/hr

BENEFITS: We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

We’re looking for passionate students with a desire to work with the latest emerging technologies in web development, Intern of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to name a few. As part of the innovation team, our intern will research and develop a project that would contribute to our overall corporate strategic goals that directly impact our innovation initiatives.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Trains and assists an internal innovation team in researching, analyzing, and developing business solutions utilizing cutting-edge technologies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Web development and/or analytical programming skills

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively with a team

• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply

• Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be pursuing an IT-related degree (includes Data Science, Anatylics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering) at a four-year university with a status of at least a second semester junior or first semester senior in good academic standings at the time the internship beings

• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development

• Ability and willingness to participate in required trainings that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional trainings as it relates to the requirements of the position

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

• Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary

DESIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Object-oriented programming (Java, C#, or equilvent)

• Web/Mobile Development Programming

• Database programming (SQL)

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

We're looking for passionate students with a desire to work with the latest emerging technologies in web development, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to name a few. As part of the innovation team, our intern will research and develop a project that would contribute to our overall corporate strategic goals that directly impact our innovation initiatives.

A few key areas of emphasis include:

• Researching, analyze, and develop business solutions utilizing cutting-edge technologies.

• Web development and/or analytical programming

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• You are pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field (Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering) at a 4-year university

• You are currently in your junior year

• You are in good academic status

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

• We value relationships and people first and foremost

• We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry

• We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources

• We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US

The GROWMARK Internship Program has been in existence for 67 years. The program has given over 1,350 students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the FS GROWMARK System “home” today!

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.