Eastern IL Ag Retail Tuition Reimbursement Program

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Eastern IL Ag Retail Tuition Reimbursement Program - Bloomington, Warrensburg, Dewitt, Minier, Kansas, Dwight, Sullivan, Wenona, Metcalf, Dana, Macon, Danville, Cerro Gordo, Fairbury, Hoopeston, Paxton, Sheldon, Sidney or Onarga, IL

Nutrien's Eastern IL Ag Retail Tuition Reimbursement Programis available to students currently enrolled in a 2-year program with interest in becoming a Custom Applicator or Operator with Nutrien Ag Solutions Eastern Illinois Division. Students must live within a 30-mile radius of the Eastern Illinois Division. The intention of this scholarship is for the student to transition into full-time employment with Nutrien Ag Solutions upon completion of a 2-year program. This program may be discontinued at any time by Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Who can apply?

Students currently enrolled in a 2-year program with interest in becoming a Custom Applicator or Operator with Nutrien Ag Solutions Eastern Illinois Division. Eligible educational institutions include Parkland College, Lake Land College, Heartland Community College, Joliet Junior College, Danville Area Community College, Illinois Valley Community College and Lincoln Land Community College.

Eligible programs are Applicator Technician, Ag Retail Operations, Agriculture, Precision Agronomy, Ag Production Management, and other related programs. Eligible program must be at least two years duration and lead to an associate degree at the post-secondary school level. Student must be enrolled full-time to qualify.

What you will do:

• Be currently enrolled in a 2-year program with interest in becoming a Custom Applicator or Operator with Nutrien Ag Solutions Eastern Illinois Division
• Successfully complete required course work each Semester
• After each Semester, complete an on-the-job paid internship for a minimum of 10 weeks during Summer and/or 4 weeks part-time during Winter Break with satisfactory performance
  
  
  
  • Shadow current Retail location employees
  • Assist in loading/mixing/applying pesticides, gaining understanding of the importance of including proper adjuvants, mixing order, temperature, other field/weather conditions potentially influencing application
  • Other duties as assigned
  
  
  
  

What you will bring:

• Current enrollment in one of the eligible 2-year programs
• Passion for Agriculture
• Interest in growing your career with the Eastern Illinois Division

Choose Eastern IL Ag Retail Tuition Reimbursement Program:

• Reimbursement of Program tuition costs, textbooks and lab fees up to $5,000 per calendar year, less withholdings required by law paid by Nutrien Ag Solutions
• Accelerate your growth and career development with an Agriculture company
• Gain a one-of-a-kind hands-on experience with mentorship support

Compensation & Benefits:

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

The salary estimate for the Internship role in Illinois is $15.00 - $18.50 per hour.Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes catastrophic coverages including life, accidental death and dismemberment, and business travel accident insurance for a position of at least three months in duration and more than 30 hours per week. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid sick days and holidays as well as an Employee and Family Assistance Program. A Student or Intern role does not participate in any retirement savings or incentive programs. Nutrien will comply with benefit and retirement regulations, as necessary. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

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The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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