Field Scout, Seasonal **Summer 2025** (Sparta, MI)

Are you a college student majoring in Agriculture, Plant Science or Horticulture? Do you possess excellent math skills? Do you have the ability to work overtime when necessary? If you said yes to these questions, and you have good interpersonal skills, we'd like to hear from you!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking an Agriculture Field Scout responsible for pest trap placement and monitoring/recording pest activity of various crops and pests. The Field Scout works closely with the field sales and the operations support team. This is a seasonal position that will start in the SUMMER OF 2025!

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• College students majoring in Agriculture, Plant Science, or Horticulture preferred
• Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
• Intermediate level proficiency with standard software, including MS Office Suite
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle within state laws and company policies and guidelines
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees
• Ability to repetitively bend, kneel, and walk long distances while working in a non-climate controlled environment and outside in inclement weather
• Excellent math skills and the ability to maintain accurate counts
• Dependability/reliability. Occasionally may need to work Saturdays.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Willingness and desire to work overtime hours during the busy season

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Proven leadership ability, including the ability to build relationships with cross-functional team members, including Product Specialists
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities
• Skill in creative and critical thinking to achieve goals
• Ability to remain detail-oriented with a wide range of responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Prepare traps for placement in the field
• Install traps in fields. Inspect and monitor weekly.
• Maintain data counts of the number of pests trapped
• Use GPS technology to map fields
• Comply with company safety standards
• Take soil samples as needed or directed by sales
• Scout crops for economic pests and report to the appropriate Sales Representative

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $16.00 - $19.00 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits, https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj