Agricultural Seed & Variety Development Intern


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Job Title: Agricultural Seed & Variety Development Intern
Location: Sun Prairie, WI, Midwest United States, USA

Company: HM.CLAUSE
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Plant & Soil Sciences, Seed & Biotechnology
Career Type: Business Development/Strategic Management
Job Type: Internship/Summer Work Experience
Salary: TBD
Job Description:

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

 

Product Development

  • Assist in trial planning, trial planting, care of, noting of, trial evaluation, and data collection of developmental trials.
  • Aid in duties in setting up sales and promotional trials.
  • Review variety data after trial completion.

 

Communication, Promotion & Technical Support

  • Perform and assist in activities that will provide promotional and communication tools for the sales and PD staff. This may include collecting pictures of varieties and surrounding settings, collection of data on HMC commercial and experimental varieties, write descriptive description of HMC varieties, and support communicative efforts with customers and growers.

 

Competencies: Candidate should possess the following to successfully preform their job duties:
Strategic Planning and Analysis

  • Demonstrate ability to participate in strategy defined for the specific region by the PDS and TSR. Work independently in previously mentioned duties. Attention to detail in variety analysis and data collection. Interpersonal Skills
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain productive work relationships with associates, dealers, grower customers and related industry personnel.

Teamwork

  • Team player with a positive attitude, as well as the ability to facilitate teamwork among staff.

 

Judgment

  • Exhibit sound and accurate judgment. Accept personal responsibility for task fulfillment and job performance.

 

Professionalism

  • Highly self-motivated individual, with a high level of time management and organizational skills.
  • Well-organized, committed, accurate and thorough, with attention to detail.

 

Adaptability

  • Ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to travel on a regular basis throughout the assigned territory as required


To be considered, you will need:

  • Minimum of 1 year of college in pursuit of a college degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, or equivalent field.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Travel: Domestic Travel Required 20-30%


The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.

 

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

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Job Post Date: 03/21/24
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