Grain Originator Intern
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026.
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
Through an internship with CHS, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that support agriculture, strengthen communities, and help advance a global business. Our paid internship program offers an opportunity to build practical skills, grow your leadership capabilities, and see how your ideas can make an impact. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and connect with mentors, industry experts and senior leaders, while gaining career insights, building relationships and exploring how CHS businesses work together to empower agriculture.
We’re hiring a Grain Originator Intern in Mitchell, SD! This hands-on internship offers the chance to work closely with our full-time Grain Originator, engaging with local producers to secure grain and develop effective marketing strategies. If you're detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to gain real-world experience in the agricultural industry and kick-start your career! We offer competitive pay, a dynamic learning environment, and long-term growth opportunities. The internship can start as early as Spring 2027, depending on business needs and your availability, and extend through the summer.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Gain knowledge of general agronomy skills such as scouting, crop protection products, crop nutrient products, seed, custom application procedures, mixing procedures, truck driving, and delivering product.
- Perform all agronomy/seed operations.
- Monitor and maintain quality of inventory.
- Regulate and periodic housecleaning processes and record keeping.
- Assist with repairs and preventative maintenance for all agronomy equipment including legs, conveyors, towers, vehicles, sprayers, floaters, trucks, etc.
- Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed.
- Work in and keep an environment that is compliant with state, local, and CHS Environmental and Safety policy.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- Learn and assist with grain origination: procure grain from local producers and call on new accounts.
- Learn and observe working with producers, updating them on market trends, current grain quotes, grain programs, and forming marketing plans.
- Assist with reporting and typing all purchasing contracts quickly & accurately.
- Assist Grain Originator with rail billing and grain sales settlements as needed.
- Partner with the elevator and office staff in the exchange of information to enhance the flow of grain.
- Provide excellent customer service and work well with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in Ag Business, Crop Science, or other Agriculture related degree program
Physical Requirements
- Agriculture/crop/grain experience or background knowledge very helpful.
- Previous internship experience helpful, but not required.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [email protected]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.