Agronomy Internship - Fort Benton, MT

Who We Are:

IND HEMP, LLC is an agriculturally based business producing safe, high-quality industrial hemp products for a variety of industries and consumers. We strive to create value in the industrial hemp supply chain as a profitable and sustainable company while encouraging personal relationships with all those with whom we interact. Developed as an opportunity to help farming communities, IND HEMP focuses on relationships with their employees, farmers, and customers, all the while maintaining an environmentally conscious company grounded in integrity and hard work.
Fort Benton, Montana is home to IND HEMP's two processing facilities:
one dedicated to the processing of hemp oilseed and the other focused on industrial hemp fiber products. Each operation is purpose-built to provide industrial hemp food, feed and fiber products across a variety of applications and industries while providing our farmers with multiple revenue stream and contract production opportunities.
Position title:


Agronomy Intern
Position location:


Fort Benton, MT
Position type:


Internship
Position Summary:

IND HEMP is looking for a dynamic, motivated intern who is eager to learn about industrial hemp agronomy while supporting IND HEMP operations and hemp growers. IND HEMP contracts with growers across Montana and the pacific northwest for hemp grain and fiber varieties. The grain and fiber will be processed at our operations in Fort Benton, MT. The Agronomy intern will participate in crop scouting, data collection and compilation, grower relations and support. The internship will provide valuable hands-on experience and insight into industrial hemp production across the state of Montana and into states in the northwest.
What you will do:

• Assist Agronomist in field scouting, tissue, and soil sampling.
• Collect hemp crop agronomic data, compile, and present findings.
• Call on growers and follow up on inquiries and requests.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Perform research at supervisor's request.
• Assist in multimedia documentation and reporting of hemp crop status and updates.
• Operate cellular application for data collection and reporting. Fly company drone to collect aerial observations of the crops.
What you will bring:

• Junior or Senior standing currently pursuing an Ag focused degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• A valid driver's license, clean driving record necessary and an operational vehicle is a plus but not required.
• Ability to travel long distance with overnight stay.
As a Certified B Corporation®, IND HEMP, LLC uses its business as a force for good, and its passionate support of regenerative agriculture, sustainable business practices, and local community have always been hallmarks of our business. IND HEMP is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity for the benefit of our employees, our consumers, our products, our community and the planet. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for everyone.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
IND HEMP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans. This position requires completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
IND HEMP requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.