Description

Are you looking to grow your career?

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity to join our organization as an Associate Production Agronomist as part of the Seed Operations Development Program. The Seed Operations Development Program offers job training and targeted career development for select college graduates through wide exposure and high-touch experiences within the Corteva Seed Business. It is designed to provide early career hires with the necessary knowledge, experience, and skills to fill future leadership positions within Corteva.
The entry level Associate Production Agronomist role will participate in the Seed Operations Development Program and will have responsibilities including grower relations and acreage planning contracting, parent seed allocation, field inspections, harvest, bin sampling, receiving, conditioning, packaging, warehousing. The Associate Production Agronomist will manage, and coordinate assigned projects according to the location.

Position locations may include seed production facilities across the United States. Geographic flexibility is required. Position start dates are in January and June.

Qualifications

Qualifications: What will you bring to the Table?

• Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations; knowledge of field equipment; supervisory and team leadership skills; training skills; priority management and ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions; good verbal communication skills; advanced level of PC skills; willingness to work in a variety of conditions (field, plant, warehouse - hot, cold, dust, etc.); ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• 0-2 years of experience working with seed growers/seed plant operations or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with growers, work effectively within a team environment, and lead and influence teams/projects.
• Teamwork and leadership skills.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of seed production.
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in agriculture, agronomy, soil science or other related field with broad interest in the agriculture industry.

Benefits: What you can expect from us:
Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k company match
• 4 weeks paid time off to start & paid holidays
• Competitive health, vision, and dental insurance

Ready to grow your perspectives, impact, and career? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Start by applying to this opportunity today!

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