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Agricultural Summer Student

Cavendish Agri - 11 Jobs
Truro, NS
Full-time
Student
Posted 3 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting both sales and operations, providing a variety of work throughout the summer. This could include acting as a liaison between the customers, visiting growers, and supporting production. This is a summer position that is ideal for a student studying agriculture. The position starts in April and finishes the end of August.
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assisting with deliveries of agricultural products
  • Supporting sales staff with customer visits and requests
  • Field work such as soil sampling, tissue sampling and crop scouting
  • Facilitate on-farm research trials with various products.
  • Day to day office duties and administrative responsibilities.
  • Support production including assisting with customer orders.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with customers in the farming community
  • Represent the company in a positive and professional manner
  • All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education in plant science or agriculture
  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Experience in a farming environment is an asset
  • Experience in customer service or sales is an asset
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software

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