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Corteva Agriscience R&D Technical Knowledge Solutions Intern in Indianapolis, Indiana

Description

Grow what's next. Grow your future. The Technical Knowledge Solutions Team is looking for an intern who has an interest in agriculture, science, communication, and education. We are seeking someone to help support North America regional needs for technical learning resources. The intern will experience converting research and agronomy information into practical technical learning tools while utilizing adult education design and theory. At Corteva Agriscience, we know that people are our most valuable resource, and farmers know that, too. We seek to serve farmers, not just sell them products, and we do that by ensuring our salespeople are empowered to answer technical questions from farmers and tell the stories of our product innovations.

What You'll Gain:

  • Collaborative Environment: All of our work involves teams across the organization. You will get the opportunity to meet people in diverse roles at Corteva.

  • Leadership Experience: You will gain experience leading meetings and project development with mentor support.

  • Technical Knowledge Translation Skills: You will learn how to take complex technical information and put it into a form that is is impactful for the intended audience.

  • Educational Design Skills: You will work closely with TKS team members with expertise in instructional design. You will learn to think like a trainer and understand how to create learning experiences for adults.

  • Visual Design Skills: You will collaborate with Corteva design specialists to assist with graphic elements needed to support educational materials.

  • Professional Network: You will build your professional network through special intern events and your day-to-day work with people in diverse roles at Corteva.

Qualifications

Qualifications - What You'll Bring:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0.

  • Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in science (or science communications) with an interest in agriculture. Candidates must be enrolled in classes the semester following their internship with Corteva.

  • Must be able to relocate to Johnston, IA or Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship.

  • Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 10-12 weeks during the timeframe of internship (typically May to August).

  • Proficiency in common Microsoft applications including but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships

  • Strong bias for action and demonstrated owner's mindset

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with assigned working group (teams)

  • Ability to lead during times of ambiguity and change

  • A passion for education and helping others learn

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:

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To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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