Nutrient Management Intern (GIS)

Iowa Select Farm’s internship program was designed for students studying animal science, Ag studies or any other Ag-related field. The program is intended to prepare students for a successful career in pork production management. 

Internship programs may last anywhere from 8 weeks – 4 months and will provide excellent, hands-on training in a variety of areas including commercial pork production (breed-to-wean and grow-finish options), research, agronomy and precision farming and engineering. 

Qualified candidates must have the ability to work on a team, be accountable for reaching performance goals and possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn and understand the operational aspects, science, technology, and leadership qualities needed to be a production manager within a commercial swine system.

Many members of our production management team began their career path with Iowa Select Farms as an intern or directly out of a community college or university. While they all have their own unique timeline for growth and learning experience, Iowa Select Farms has helped them exponentially increase their job skills, developed them into managers and outstanding leaders and then opened doors for them to advance upward.

SKILLS ACQUIRED THROUGHOUT MAY INCLUDE, BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Ensuring accurate data is collected and maintained by leveraging computer technology
• Collect and process data for timely filing of management plans
• Develop and build skills in GIS (Geographical Information System)
• Provide accurate information to custom applicators to apply manure nutrients
• Coordinate the sampling and delivery of soils, manure or any resource requiring analysis
• Review all application events from the site-specific application records, maintain records in required format and send field reports to tenants or landowners.

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (SUMMER INTERNS ONLY): 

Throughout a summer internship with Iowa Select Farms, interns will have the opportunity for leadership and professional development opportunities including but not limited to: 

• Leadership Panels
• “Ride-alongs” to explore other areas of company
• Participation in Iowa Select Farms “PeopleCare Leadership Program” 
• Opportunity to engage and network with all employment tiers through company summer events 

ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIP DETAILS

• Animal science or related degrees and/or experience preferred
• Paid internship: $14/hour 
• Housing provided and included in internship at Ellsworth Community College (summer only)
• Internship duration: late May – early August 2023
• Two-year community college or four-year university students are eligible
• Potential college credit – Iowa Select Farms will work to accommodate collegiate internship requirements
• All interns must interview for the position and complete a background check and Predictive Index Assessment

For more information, please contact Alicia Mejia at amejia@iowaselect.com or at 515-423-4960 Or Judith Gonzalez at jgonzalez@iowaselect.com or at 515-783-4671