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Turf & Ornamental Intern

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Title
Turf & Ornamental Intern
Organization
ICL Group
Description

ICL is a global leader in the Bromine, Potash, Phosphates, and Innovative Ag Solutions markets. More than 11,000 talented employees across 30 countries in 5 continents work tirelessly to support humanity’s most crucial needs. Our employees are helping to feed the world’s growing population and provide better and safer industrial solutions that improve quality of life and even save lives. Location(s): Remote work with time in the field



ICL is a major manufacturer of specialty fertilizers such as Osmocote®, Peters®, Agorocote®, Agroblen®, Agriform®, Agrolution®, and other products for specialty agriculture, professional turf, and ornamental markets as well as specialty phosphates and water treatment solutions. Semester Offered: Summer 2021



Scope: The successful applicant will be immersed in numerous areas of business within ICL Specialty Fertilizers, a leading manufacturer of plant nutrient products for professionals. They will assist with a variety of projects in product development, improvement, production, and promotion, as well as customer communications and sales initiatives. This position will provide the opportunity to interact with some of the variety of professionals throughout the business including Sales, Marketing, Communications, Technical Service, Research, Operations, and corporate support personnel.



Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities:



•Identify opportunities to develop and coordinate projects to improve product sheets, sales collateral, and web content


•Shadow and assist Marketing, Communications, Production, and Customer Service professionals as well as Territory Managers in the field (AL, TN, GA, FL, SC, NC)


•Assist with new product development and improvements as well as collect and assess trial data


•Performing on-site testing (EC, pH), collecting samples for nutrient analysis, judging plant response to fertilizer treatments


•Present assigned a topic at end of the term to the T&O Management Team

Qualifications
Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Agriculture Business, Horticulture or related science
•Completed sophomore year in college
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization
•Highly motivated and eager to learn
•PC literate; able to successfully work within Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
•Able to lift at least 50 pounds
•Valid driver’s license and proven safe driving record
•Ability and willingness to travel overnight
Salary
18
Job Type
Internship
Location
Gainesville, Florida United States,Atlanta, Georgia United States,Huntsville, Alabama United States,
Posted on
2020-10-14
Expires on
2020-12-12
Desired Start Date
Not provided
How to Apply