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Employment


The following employment opportunities are available at CENTROL:

Summer Internship (Scout)

Responsibilities:

Monitor fields and compile information, including crop condition and pest levels. Complete reports, accurately summarizing the above information. Maintain company equipment and vehicles. Take soil samples, file reports and other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Self motivated individuals with good observation and communication skills are desired. Farm background and/or courses in related subjects (crop production, weed science, entomology, plant pathology, etc.) can be helpful, but not necessary. Sincere interest and the ability to learn are essential.

Employment period:

From Semester end through August or September.

Benefits to Students:

This position offers hands-on experience of practical pest management over a wide variety of farming situations. The typical intern will learn first hand about identification and management strategies of weeds, insects, diseases and plant nutrition. Past interns have found that this experience lays a solid foundation for class work and for future employment.

Consultant Trainee:

Responsibilities:

Provide technical agronomic services to farmers for the purpose of increasing their profitability. These include: Soil sampling, Fertility recommendations, Crop planning, Crop monitoring, Pest management recommendations, Computerized record keeping, Maintain company vehicles and equipment.

Education Required:

B.S. in plant sciences such as Agronomy, Soils, Entomology or Plant Pathology preferred, but other related majors or experiences will be considered.

Other Qualifications

Self motivated individuals with clear and consistent observation, communication, and decision making skills are desired. Sincere interest and the ability to learn are essential.

For more details about career opportunities with CENTROL, send your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications to: bsmith@centrol.com and dennisb@tvutel.com

Employee Benefits Package:

Competitive Salary, Company Vehicle; Health Insurance; Dental Insurance; Long Term Disability Insurance; 6 Paid Holidays; Paid Vacation and Sick Leave; Equipment Lease; Continuing Education & Training Retirement Plan - The company utilizes a 401K plan, which allows employees to invest as wish. The 401K contributions are a combination of your contributions and company contributions Ownership - At Twin Valley CENTROL, you become part owner in the company.

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