What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation and Grounds Internship position at Summit Agricultural Group?
Internship Overview
As a Conservation and Grounds Intern at Summit Agricultural Group, you will gain valuable knowledge and work experience in a large-scale farming operation.
The position will be based at our Alden, Iowa headquarters, where you will be exposed to various aspects of land and conservation management.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute your ideas for improving Summit's businesses, working with an entrepreneurial spirit and collaborating with our team to achieve results.
Throughout the internship, you will see all areas of Summit, including pork, beef, and crop production.
Responsibilities
- Maintain grassland, food plots, ponds, and timber areas on Summit Ag managed properties through prescribed burning, planting, mowing, spraying, and tree shearing.
- Plant and maintain new trees, including dripline irrigation maintenance, mowing, and spraying.
- Gain experience prepping seed beds, seeding bluegrass, and maintaining lawns.
- Interact effectively with the Summit team in all stages of the internship.
- Operate company-owned equipment and perform general repair and maintenance when needed.
- Learn about the effective and safe use of herbicides.
- Develop and gain experience creating Excel workbooks to enter data and organize projects.
Key Takeaways
By the end of the internship, you will be asked to present a comprehensive report to Summit's management team, outlining your experiences, results, and accomplishments during your time in the program.
This unique opportunity will allow you to grow professionally, explore other departments, engage in lunch and learns, and participate in after-work events.
