Growmark Marketing Intern - Central Ontario Fs - Guelph, ON

Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel.

At Central Ontario FS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Join us as we fulfill our noble cause to feed and fuel the world. If you have a passion for agriculture, travel, technology, and content creation then we can't wait to talk to you! We are looking for a motivated Marketing Intern that is eager to play a pivotal role in advancing our digital tools and marketing strategies.

You will:

· Visit branches and collaborate with staff to feature each location in weekly social media content, driving awareness and interaction.

· Develop and post weekly in-field content (photos, videos, social media posts) that highlights branch activities, agronomy and energy practices, and the intern experience.

· Research and optimize website features to align with user needs, ensuring a seamless and engaging online experience.

· Join crop scouts in-field to build agronomy knowledge.

· Grow your industry knowledge by attending grower appreciation days and other industry events.

· Engage with internal users and external stakeholders.

Plus, you will also be responsible for your own Technology Adoption Project

· Travel and participate with GROWMARK Intern group as required.

· Mandatory travel dates: May 12-13, June 16-18 and July 30-31, 2025.

· Analyze user behavior for the FS Solution Centre/myFS Agronomy apps, identifying barriers to usage and opportunities for growth.

· Conduct interviews (online and in-person) with current and potential users to gather insights for app and website optimization.

· Project Presentation: Summarize findings and propose actionable strategies for enhancing digital tool adoption and website effectiveness.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

· You are currently completing your third year of related college or university program.

· You have a valid G driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed, including required passport and visas to travel to the United States.

You can demonstrate:

· Strong understanding of the ag industry and our users to be able to develop relevant content.

· Ability to work well independently to schedule a week of in-field travel for content, interviews, etc.

· Passion for creative writing.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Aptitude to learn new technology.

· Proficiency with cell phones for photos and video.

· Strong communication and interviewing skills.

· Interest in web page mapping and logic.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

· We value relationships and people first and foremost.

· We are a company that gives back to the community.

· We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.

· We provide access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT US

• Central Ontario FS is a retail division of GROWMARK, INC. serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals.

• Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.