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As a Commercial Operations Intern for PowerPollen®, the primary responsibility will be to assist in effectively managing field operations and relationships for key accounts. Support activities will include cultivating effective relationships with customers through efficient and timely operations in commercial fields. We are seeking highly innovative team members, that have a willingness to adapt to changing work conditions, have a strong aptitude for problem solving and are comfortable working independently or as a collaborator with high performance teams. Individuals should possess strong organizational skills and be self-motivated with a positive attitude. Responsibilities: Supports the maintenance of trusted relationships with customers to better understand their needs and manage expectations. Logistics planning and support in seed production opportunities. Prepare mobile laboratories and machinery for in season efforts. Performs pollen collection and application in commercial fields. Field scouting for pollen shed and silk growth. Sample collection and processing for pollination prediction. Operate and maintain field machinery as necessary. Keep a detailed record of activities and produce reports and data summaries. Drive company owned and leased vehicles safely, potentially assigned to tow/haul. Become familiar with and follow all safety and process protocols and encourage others to do the same. Assist with training of short term seasonal workers. Requirements: 2+ years college level academics preferably agriculture, biology, or engineering related. Familiarity with the seasonality of agriculture and commit to working the in-season time requirements including long days and weekends (typically July & August). Capable and interested in working in fast-paced and diverse environments that includes warehouse, indoor lab conditions and outdoor agricultural field conditions including high heat & humidity, insect exposure, uneven terrains, narrow and sight limited workspaces all with active agricultural equipment in operation. Willing to travel as needed (primarily Midwestern US). Willingness to cross-train for other jobs within the organization as needed. Ability to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods. Ability to drive field / off-road vehicles for prolonged periods. Able to maintain confidentiality and protection of PowerPollen critical and proprietary assets including systems, equipment, and knowledge. Strong aptitude to adhere to and precisely follow written SOPs in a field environment. Valid driver’s license with good driving record Prior farm, field or agricultural work a plus Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus but not required All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). PowerPollen® is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Biology Intern for PowerPollen®, role responsibilities will be to actively support both large- and small-scale research and development work in the laboratory, greenhouse, and several research sites within the US. Daily R&D support activities could include laboratory upkeep and preparation of reagents, field set up, assisting with experimental planning and design, experimental execution, and data collection. This development work is designed to enable data driven decisions for process and technology enhancements moving into the 2025 field production season. During the production season, this role will support a fast paced, high throughput/large scale pollen preservation, and field application. We are seeking people that are highly organized with a strong aptitude for problem solving and innovation. Outside the box thinking is encouraged for this role. If you are self-motivated and comfortable working independently and as a collaborator within a high-performance team you will excel in our company. Willingness to adapt to changing work conditions and being a self-starter with a positive attitude are attributes of successful PowerPollen team members. Field, Laboratory, and Greenhouse Responsibilities: Provide support for greenhouse, field, and laboratory experiments including developing, refining, and following protocols, care of plant material, sample collection, harvesting of ears, and data collection Utilize best practice laboratory, greenhouse, and field skills Read, understand, and accurately execute experimental protocols and methods Keep a detailed record of activities and process modifications Be experienced with, or willing to learn Microsoft Excel. Prepare and be able to communicate summer field and lab observations, improvement opportunities, key area of accountability in an internship overview to company leadership. Be engaged and willing to learn new skills Become familiar with and follow all safety protocols and encourage others to do the same Driving company owned and leased vehicles safely, potentially assigned to tow/haul Requirements: 2+ years college level academics in: Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Biology, Ag Systems Tech, Biology Familiarity with the seasonality of agriculture and commitment to the in-season time requirements including long days and weekends (typically July 1st thru mid-August) Willing to travel to support/perform research and production activities Capable and interested in working in fast-paced and diverse environments that includes indoor lab conditions and outdoor agricultural field conditions including high heat and humidity, insect exposure, uneven terrains, and narrow and sight limited workspaces while active agricultural equipment is in operation Willingness to cross-train for other jobs within the organization as needed Ability to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods Ability and desire to drive off-road vehicles and haul trailers Ability to maintain confidentiality and protection of PowerPollen critical and proprietary assets including systems, equipment and knowledge Valid driver’s license with good driving record Prior farm, field or agricultural work a plus Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

As an Operations Intern for PowerPollen®, you will have the opportunity and unique experience to join an industry revolutionizing team. Conducting and supporting science and discovery and making practical applications that are novel and first of their kind. We offer multiple summer internship positions that are primarily focused on Operations. Your role as an Operations Intern, will include assisting in the execution of our biology and engineering technologies in large scale field operations for seed production. We are seeking people that are highly organized, willing to adapt to changing work conditions, self-motivated with a positive attitude, who have a strong aptitude for problem solving & innovation and are comfortable working independently or as a collaborator with high performance teams. Responsibilities of an Operations Intern: Assist with development, implementation, execution, and improvement of experimental protocols Assist with plot management and care Scout fields for pollen shed, silk growth, weed & insect density. Participate in experiment setup and ensure experimental methods are followed Organize field layout with tags and execute data collection, including outdoor harvest and image processing Logistics planning and support in seed production opportunities Field machine operation as necessary Keep a detailed record of activities and produce reports and data summaries Drive company owned and leased vehicles safely, potentially assigned to tow/haul Become familiar with and follow all safety protocols and encourage others to do the same Requirements: 2+ years college level academics preferably agriculture or biology related Familiarity with the seasonality of agriculture and commit to the in-season time requirements including long days and weekends (typically July & August) Capable and interested in working in fast-paced and diverse environments that includes warehouse, indoor lab conditions and outdoor agricultural field conditions including high heat & humidity, insect exposure, uneven terrains, narrow and sight limited workspaces all with active agricultural equipment in operation Willing to travel as needed (primarily Midwestern US) Willingness to cross-train for other jobs within the organization as needed Ability to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods Ability to drive field / off-road vehicles for prolonged periods Able to maintain confidentiality and protection of PowerPollen critical and proprietary assets including systems, equipment and knowledge Valid driver’s license with good driving record Prior farm, field or agricultural work a plus Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Position Description Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (Iowa Corn) is seeking an organized, energetic, and passionate person to assist with activities in our Communications Department during the Summer. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for a talented student to share Iowa corn farmers’ stories, educate consumers and decision makers about corn and the farmers that grow corn. The Communications Intern will work closely with Iowa Corn’s Communications Team to provide support for state and local programs. Internship Job Responsibilities • Implement Iowa Corn communications events, promotions, and special projects such as the Iowa State Fair, Iowa Corn 350, Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, etc. • Write and gather content for the Iowa Corn weekly e-newsletter the Insider. • Provide communications support for various programs, such as county fairs, water bottle events, field days, trade teams, etc. • Create invites, flyers, social posts, banners, videos, posters and other content for a variety of platforms across Iowa Corn programs. • Coordinate photo shoots and farmer interviews across the state. • Represent Iowa Corn at various events, such as ISU Dairy Days, Field Days, FFA events, local and county events, radio remotes, etc. • Participate in organizational meetings in June and August with board and committee members. • Attend Corn Congress in Washington D.C. in July 2025 or similar industry conference • This position is directed by the Vice President of Communications and works with the Communications team to perform additional duties or tasks to support Iowa Corn’s mission. This position will be full-time beginning in mid-May and ending after Friday, August 15, 2025. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Organized, creative thinker • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines • Ability to be flexible, positive, take initiative, and demonstrate good judgment • Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow-through on tasks and projects • Knowledge of Iowa agriculture or willingness to learn • Ability to thrive independently and in a team-environment • Knowledge of Canva and/or Adobe software programs • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Education and Experience • Freshman year of college completed • Communications, Ag Comms, Journalism, Marketing education path • Agricultural background a plus Physical Demands (These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.) • Occasionally lifting 20 lb boxes or equipment • Be qualified to drive company vehicles (Will be required to submit DOT driving record and pass underwriting approval for operating a company vehicle to accept position.) Compensation This is a paid internship $17/hour – up to 40 hours per week. Application Instructions Please submit a resume, cover letter and names of two references. Only completed applications will be considered. Please send materials to: Ms. Amanda Fortman