Commodity Broker Internship - MID-CO Commodities/GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

SALARY:

BENEFITS:We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably.FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under the direction, guidance, and mentoring of the MID-CO Managers, the GROWMARK/MID-CO Commodities intern will successfully learn and perform the job functions listed below and complete one or more business related projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Learn the basics of merchandising, including hedging, basis and spreads. Learn how cash basis values fluctuate on a daily basis and track changes accordingly.
• Assist Commodity Risk Consultant with marketing research and information analysis
• Build professional relationships with current customers.
• Utilize Commodity Risk Consultant job description to learn, perform, and excel to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful
• Assist MID-CO staff with projects involving process improvement and efficiency.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be pursuing an Agriculture or Business-related Degree at a 4-year university, with a status of at least a second semester junior in good academic standing at the time the internship begins.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary.

WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT US

The GROWMARK Internship Program has been in existence for 67 years. The program has given over 1,350 students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the FS GROWMARK System "home" today!