Internship Program - College Students

Are you a college student with a passion for agriculture, eager to dive into an exciting and dynamic career with a leading John Deere dealership? Look no further! 21st Century Equipment is thrilled to offer an unparalleled Internship Program designed just for you!Our full-time Internship Program - College Students get to explore the agricultural industry from every angle. Our internship program offers you a front-row seat to the action, rotating through departments like parts, sales, service, and integrated solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement - all while working with the best in the business. This is more than an internship; it's a launchpad for your future!OUR BENEFITS:Competitive Pay of $15 - $25 per hour401(k) with company matchProfit sharingHealth, dental, vision, and life insuranceHealth & flex savings accountsParental leavePTO (up to 24 days per year and eight paid holidaysDeere employee Credit Union memberViaero or Verizon personal cell phone discountsTapCheck (Same day pay) and bonusesUniforms (Free laundry service)Mental Health CounselingBonusesGrowth opportunitiesOngoing trainingOur internship program spans various dealership locations. Depending on the location's needs and housing availability, we may assist our College Student Agriculture Interns in finding temporary housing!ABOUT US:Since 1996, 21st Century Equipment LLC has empowered farmers with cutting-edge agricultural equipment and innovative solutions. Our vision is to be the leading agricultural solutions provider, driven by our team's creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We value integrity, accountability, and teamwork, believing in the long-term future of production agriculture.Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work environment that embraces change and rewards achievement. With a sincere commitment to making farming easier and empowering success, employees can contribute to a meaningful mission while enjoying a positive and rewarding work environment.YOUR INTERNSHIP:As our College Student Agriculture Intern, you'll report to the Location Manager and dive into various projects, gaining insights into how each department functions. Based on your preferences and our needs, you'll be able to specialize in the department that excites you the most!In the sales department, you'll collaborate with the remarketing group to assess used equipment, engage in video marketing projects, and shadow seasoned sales professionals during customer interactions and equipment appraisals. When you dive into the integrated solutions group, you'll get to explore John Deere's Precision Agriculture products, learn about digital tools like Operations Center and JDLink™ Mobile, and understand the capabilities of embedded John Deere technology. With the parts department, you'll master the Parts Expert system, assist with inventory management, and help merchandise the showroom for promotional events. Finally, you'll learn how to support our service technicians in the service department by participating in machine assembly, conducting service inspections, and familiarizing yourself with service processes and tools like Service Advisor. This dynamic rotation will provide you with a well-rounded perspective of our business, preparing you for a successful career in the agricultural industry!At the end of your internship, you will present a final report to our senior management team, highlighting your experiences, completed projects, and suggestions for improving the internship program.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Current college student in the process of obtaining an associate or bachelor's degreeExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsAgricultural knowledge or experience is preferred but not required for this internship - we will teach you everything there is to know! Fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today to become our College Student Agriculture Intern - you won't regret it!If a job offer is made for this position, it will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test, background check, and determination of insurability for positions that require driving. If the drug test comes back positive or you are not insurable for a position that requires driving, the job offer will be rescinded.