GROWMARK Marketing Internship - Total Grain Marketing - Effingham, IL

COMPANY: Total Grain Marketing 

HIRING MANAGER: Terry Probst 

LOCATION: Effingham, IL 

SALARY: $20/Hour 

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.   

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Serves as the Marketing intern under the direction of the Marketing Manager, trains and assists with general Marketing functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct marketing research and analysis.
• Develop, plan, and administer marketing strategies and projects by working with customers, vendors, and industry contacts.
• Customize and produce advertising and sales support materials, including direct mailers, literature, presentations, program introductions, and other materials.
• Develop and maintain marketing collaterals and websites.

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 a marketing, agriculture, or related degree at a 4-year university with the status of at least a second-semester junior or first-semester senior in good academic standing at the time the internship begins.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education in GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE 

• You are pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university.  

• You are in good academic standing. 

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE 

• We value relationships and people first and foremost.

• We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry.

• We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.

• We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.