2027 Seed Production Internship

Job Functions:

• Complete internship orientation to review expectations, safety requirements, communication standards, daily responsibilities, and the importance of reliability and professionalism.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Internship Program Supervisor to review assignments, field observations, questions, progress, and growth opportunities.
• Participate in the Hubner Industries Mentorship Program to learn from experienced team members in seed production, field operations, plant processes, and agricultural career paths.
• Assist with crop scouting, field data collection, emergence checks, growth staging, stand counts, silk and pollen shed notes, and other production observations.
• Support seasonal field activities such as planting, mapping, scouting, weed and insect monitoring, rouging, detasseling, safety, and daily reporting.
• Document field findings clearly and communicate discoveries, concerns, and progress updates with management in a timely manner.
• Participate in training related to safety, quality, field operations, teamwork, professional development, and company procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed to support field operations, plant needs, seasonal priorities, and internship program success.

Requirements:

• Possess a basic understanding of production agriculture or a strong interest in learning more about seed production and field operations.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and committed to arriving on time, completing assigned responsibilities, and following through on daily tasks.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail when collecting data, recording observations, following instructions, and completing field or plant-related assignments.
• Show a willingness to ask questions, accept feedback, learn from mentors and supervisors, and grow professionally throughout the internship experience.
• Demonstrate essential abilities including communication, decision making, teamwork, problem solving, and sound judgment in a professional work setting.
• Must be willing to work some weekends during planting and detasseling seasons as business and weather conditions require.
• Required to work in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, rain, wind, and other seasonal field conditions.
• Must be able to walk fields, conduct visual crop inspections, and remain observant while completing scouting or field-related tasks.
• Requires bending, twisting, walking, standing, and lifting up to 50 lb. seed bags as needed.
• Basic understanding of equipment maintenance or willingness to learn proper care, inspection, and safe use of equipment.
• Ability to work well in both a team setting and independently while maintaining a positive attitude and professional behavior.