HR/Benefits Intern - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

SALARY: $19.00/hr

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: 

Serves as the Benefits intern under the direction of the Health and Welfare Analyst, trains and assists with general communication functions, including planning and creating marketing communications materials supporting workplace wellness campaigns and strategic objectives, and provide project support to the Benefits department for the Summer of 2027.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Develop materials and programs for the workplace total well-being campaign.  

Write and distribute for a wide variety of employee and administration communications for benefits information and events.  

Support division staff with projects, including research.  

Facilitate an employee education session. 

Customize and produce materials, including direct mailers, presentations, program introductions, and other materials for use by GROWMARK, Members, retail divisions, and subsidiaries. 

Support other various benefits administration needs.  

REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be pursuing a human resource, business administration, communication, or related degree from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins. 

Proven oral and written communications and customer service. 

Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).  

Demonstrated planning, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills. 

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 on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 

Participate in all GROWMARK Internship Program activities and meetings. 

Ability to work a minimum of 12 weeks over the Summer, starting May 24, 2027, at the latest. 

Attend three required internship events:  

• May 24-25, 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL)
• June 28-30, 2027: Mid-Summer Meeting (Location TBD)
• August 11-12, 2027: Conclusion Meeting (Bloomington, IL) 
   

Actively participate in mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities. 

Complete and present a summer internship project. 

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel. 

Ability to complete required training and comply with company policies and procedures. 

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. 

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US 

The GROWMARK Internship Program has been in existence for 68 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!