Job Title:  Intern – Mobile Developer  

Status:  Exempt              Hours/week:   15-20 (Spring Semester) and/or 40 (Summer) 

Reports to:  Lead Developer  

General Summary of Position 

Mobile developer intern will join our development team and will be working with our lead developer to design and develop high quality mobile applications, Web API, and maintain current internal web applications. The mobile developer's responsibilities include researching UI and UX trends, updating current applications, and working with colleagues to brainstorm innovative ideas for new applications. 

The duration of the Summer Internship Program is 12 weeks in length. Hurley & Associates is supportive of receiving credit hours for the internship.  Interns are paid a competitive weekly salary.

Responsibilities 

• Identify opportunities to develop new mobile applications 

• Develop APIs to support functionality of mobile devices 

• Implement testing procedures to identify bugs 

• Engage with users to better understand needs and opportunities for improvements 

• Adapt current web applications for mobile platforms 

• Uphold and exemplify Hurley’s mission and vision statements 

• Represent Hurley & Associates with integrity and professionalism 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Familiarity with code versioning tools, like GIT 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio Code / Visual Studio Professional 

• Familiarity of Object-Oriented Programming Language C# preferred 

• Familiarity of Google Flutter and Firebase 

• Familiarity of SQL 

• Familiarity with Azure or other Cloud technologies 

• Good problem solving and analytical skills 

• Ability to work on multiple tasks 

• Good interpersonal skills 

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Completed 3 semesters of a Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Confidentiality Requirement

• Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Comments:

Duties and responsibilities of the position may change according to the needs of the company.

Hurley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The Farm Marketing Consultant provides top notch, disciplined, and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to area producers to enable clients to realize economic stability and profitability. Hurley & Associates, Inc. will have (4) Farm Marketing Consultant - Summer Internship opportunities at our Brookings, South Dakota office in the summer of 2024.  

Information about Hurley:

We tailor individualized strategic marketing plans for each farmer; taking into account what makes their operation unique including their attitudes, financial obligations, and their future plans. Together we develop that marketing plan, and the consultant executes the plan on behalf of the farmer. We work hard to develop strong relationships with our clients focusing on producer education and open lines of communication. Hurley & Associates Mission is "To help our clients achieve economic stability while maintaining the dignity and value of the farm family."

Internship Objective:

Hurley & Associates, Inc. objective for providing this internship program is to develop the skills within selected individuals to meet increasing needs for qualified agricultural risk managers working in the field of commodity hedging/risk management marketing.

The duration of the Summer Consulting Internship Program is 12 weeks in length. Hurley & Associates is supportive of receiving credit hours for the internship.  Interns are paid a competitive weekly salary.

From this experience Interns should gain:

• How relationships drive business and lay the foundation for long term growth.
• How partnering with producers to infuse rational business thought into their operations promotes the stability of not only those operations but the local communities who are dependent upon agriculture.
• Personal growth in the areas of independent critical thought, decision making and continuous improvement.
• Further development of the intern' passion for agriculture and for the producers we serve.

 Summary of Intern Responsibilities:

• Make on-farm client and prospect visits with office consultants to better understand the value of relationships in agriculture.
• Work closely with a mentor to analyze individual operations then develop, communicate and execute a proactive strategic market plan.
• Network in agricultural community banks, local elevators, associations, etc. to enhance Hurley brand recognition.
• Participate in the presentation of a lender and/or prospective client.
• Study licensing materials. 
• Participating in workshops.
• Create and deliver presentations

Like our agricultural communities, we have a fantastic work culture. We care about our co-workers, treat each other like family and we take pride in the service we provide to our clients. Come join Hurley & Associates and help farm families reach their goals!

Hurley & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

General Summary of Position

The Hog Marketing Consultant provides top notch disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to area producers to enable clients to realize economic stability and profitability. 

General Summary of Who We Are and What We Do:
Hurley & Associates is an Agri-Marketing company with Christian and family values. Our business is unique, in that we have the opportunity to make a positive difference in a farmers’ level of success. We help agricultural producers secure revenue.  We do that through commodity risk management that is tailored to each farmer’s individual operation and risk tolerance. 

Hurley & Associates offers employees a competitive benefits package with two health plan options, dental, vision, Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) Savings Plan, EAP, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Uphold and exemplify Hurley & Associates mission statement to our clients and industry advocates.
• Provide disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to hog producers to enable clients to realize economic stability
• Protect and perform within Hurley’s policies and guidelines.  Understanding the futures market operations, controls, policies and procedures. 
• Build & maintain solid business relationships/partnerships by developing trust and confidence with clients.
• Develop and implement marketing plans within overall Hurley philosophy for hog clients, taking into consideration their comfort zones in working with various tools
• Stay current on hog and grain market knowledge and government programs relevant to marketing needs and goals.
• As an objective third party, assist in defining issues, problems, and opportunities faced by clients. Makes recommendations, as appropriate, for each client. 
• Network with hog industry, business and community leaders

• Prospect for new clients while maintaining and growing current client base.
• Identify and provide for the educational needs of clients, prospects, and advocates including maintaining a presence at hog industry events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  Competencies

Management and Local Compliance  

• Futures market operations and rationale preferred
• Understanding of farm operations, finances, and values
• Knowledge of tools to assist in managing producer risk preferred 
• Customer service, satisfaction, and retention skills  
• Excellent salesmanship, communication, and time management skills    

Sales and Marketing   

• Networking within the hog and grain industry to develop industry advocates  
• Presentation skills for public speaking and training programs  
• Ability to inspire people to take action  

People Skills  

• Excellent interpersonal skills  
• Demonstrate relationship building capabilities 

Confidentiality Requirement

• Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma with 3-5 years experience in farm agriculture business or …
• Associates or technical school degree with 2-4 years experience in agriculture or...
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 1-2 years related experience, preferred

Licensing or Certification Requirements

• Series 3 license for commodity brokers required within designated time after hire.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Willing to travel overnight occasionally throughout the year.

Comments:

Duties and responsibilities of the position may change according to the needs of the company.

Hurley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Status: Exempt

Regular Hours: 40+ hours/week

Reports to: Group Leader (or CEO, if a single-person office)
 

General Description of Who We Are and What We Do:

Hurley & Associates is an Agri-Marketing company with Christian and family values. Our business is unique, in that we have the opportunity to make a positive difference in a farmers’ level of success. We help agricultural producers secure revenue.  We do that through commodity risk management that is tailored to each farmer’s individual operation and risk tolerance. 

Hurley & Associates offers employees a competitive benefits package with two health plan options, dental, vision, Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) Savings Plan, EAP, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability.

General Summary of Position

The Risk Management Consultant provides top notch disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to area producers to enable clients to realize economic stability and profitability. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Professionalism

• Uphold and exemplify Hurley’s mission and vision statements
• Represent Hurley & Associates with integrity and professionalism
• Set professional and personal example to Hurley offices and their clientele
• Network in agricultural community with chambers, banks, associations, etc. to establish Hurley brand recognition
• Build & maintain solid business relationships/partnerships by developing trust and confidence with clients

Risk Management Services

• Complies with all CFTC, FCM and Hurley policies and guidelines
• Implement and monitor Futures Regulations for compliance
• Develop and implement marketing plans within overall Hurley philosophy for farm clients, taking into consideration their comfort zones in working with various tools
• Stay current on market knowledge and government programs relevant to marketing needs and goals
• As an objective third party, assist in defining client issues, problems, and opportunities faced by clients.  By understanding situations or conditions, Risk Management Consultant makes recommendations, as appropriate, for each client. 
• Re-evaluate marketing plans throughout the year and make necessary changes
• Maintain confidential client records and use Hurley proprietary software to project client cash flows and break even analysis

Management

• Manage processes, policies, production, and client relationships
• Daily review of client positions, futures and cash
• Maintain regular communication with clients, Senior Consultants and Hurley corporate staff

Business Development

• Prospect for new clients while maintaining and growing current client base
• Present Hurley & Associates portfolio of products and services in a variety of public settings
• Achieve agreed upon revenue goals. 
• Provide educational assistance on marketing tools, as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  Competencies

Professionalism

• Public, community, and business relationship skills
• Communication with industry, business, and community leaders
• Presentation skills to promote Hurley & Associates services
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Risk Management Services

• Client’s environment, operations, and financial risk tolerance
• Client financial components
• Marketing tools to assist in managing producer risk
• Grain and livestock market trading and impact on client operations
• Futures and Options markets

Management

• Managing, peer mentoring and coaching, delegating skills
• Excellent salesmanship, communication, and time management skills
• Presentation skills for public speaking
• Customer service, satisfaction, and retention skills
• Budget development, cash flow and break even analysis

Business Development

• Networking and prospecting skills in targeted territories
• Developing strategies for business plan implementation
• Effective and results oriented selling skills

Technical Skill Requirements

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Internet
• Futures market
• Proprietary Hurley & Associates software

Confidentiality Requirement

• Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma with 3-5 years experience in farm agriculture business or …
• Associates or technical school degree with 2-4 years experience in agriculture or...
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 1-2 years related experience, preferred

Licensing or Certification Requirements

• Series 3 license for commodity brokers required within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week and must be willing to travel overnight occasionally.

Percentages of Work Responsibilities

• 70% Risk Management Services and compliance on personal book of business
• 20% Business Development
• 10% Leadership

Time spent in the above work responsibilities will change dependent on the consultant’s account load (i.e. a new consultant will spend much more time in business development than one with a full account deck).

Comments:

Duties and responsibilities of the position may change according to the needs of the company.

Hurley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Status:  Exempt                                                                

Regular Hours:  40+ hours/week 

Reports to:  Accounting Manager

General Summary of Position:   

The Accounting Specialist plays a crucial role in our financial operations, focusing on both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable tasks. This position demands a high level of accuracy, organizational ability, and an unwavering attention to detail. The ideal candidate will uphold the values of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in all aspects of their work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Review with the Accounting Manager all invoices and scheduled payments
• Applies all approved invoices, vouchers, check requests, etc. to appropriate expense account and class in accounting system
• Generates payments and write checks for approved expenditures
• Establishing new vendors in the accounting system and updating established vendor information as necessary
  • Handles all vendor correspondence
  • Reviews and processes remittance information provided by vendors 
  • Collecting W-9’s from vendors when appropriate for 1099 filing 
• Inspects paid and unpaid invoices to maintain accurate files and records according to company standards
• Pay bills, prepare and log deposits for Farm Management Clients. This also includes maintaining appropriate files for each Farm Management client
• Maintains a filing system for financial information, records, and documents to ensure easily available information, and distributes accounting documents, records, and reports 
• Prepare all invoices for all billing cycles and upload a copy to customer billing profiles to HA (internal software)
• Prepare and send monthly statements adding finance charges when applicable
• Make all necessary invoice adjustments as acres are updated by consultants in HA
• Entering any new cash accounts or making changes to existing accounts for billing purposes
• Post payments in accounting system and HA
• As needed, back-up on the telephone and reception duties such as post-office collection and distribution of mail, shipments, ordering supplies, make bank deposit, etc
• Other duties as assigned 

 Scope of Responsibility and Decision Making: 

• Determines the proper procedures and communications required
• Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning customer and vendor account status
  • Provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors consulting with Accounting Manager when necessary
• At standard meetings with Accounting Manager 
  • Report action taken and resolution plan for issues
  • Review unresolved/ongoing issues their status and action plan 

 Required Skills, & Abilities: 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving skills and a diligent work ethic
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Proven ability to multitask effectively
• Openness to change and a willingness to acquire new skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow up on pending issues
• Consistent achievement of deadlines
• Accurate and efficient data entry capabilities
• A friendly and strong phone presence

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
• At least two years of related experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as QuickBooks
• General accounting system knowledge required, prior experience in accounting preferred 

Confidentiality Requirement:

• Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement 

Licensing or Certification Requirements: 

• QuickBooks Certification within six months in the job

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week upon request

Hurley & Associates Agri-Marketing Centers of Charleston, Inc and Hurley & Associates, Inc are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

Job Title:  Intern – Mobile Developer  

Status:  Exempt              Hours/week:   15-20 (Spring Semester) and/or 40 (Summer) 

Reports to:  Lead Developer  

General Summary of Position 

Mobile developer intern will join our development team and will be working with our lead developer to design and develop high quality mobile applications, Web API, and maintain current internal web applications. The mobile developer's responsibilities include researching UI and UX trends, updating current applications, and working with colleagues to brainstorm innovative ideas for new applications. 

The duration of the Summer Internship Program is 12 weeks in length. Hurley & Associates is supportive of receiving credit hours for the internship.  Interns are paid a competitive weekly salary.

Responsibilities 

• Identify opportunities to develop new mobile applications 

• Develop APIs to support functionality of mobile devices 

• Implement testing procedures to identify bugs 

• Engage with users to better understand needs and opportunities for improvements 

• Adapt current web applications for mobile platforms 

• Uphold and exemplify Hurley’s mission and vision statements 

• Represent Hurley & Associates with integrity and professionalism 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Familiarity with code versioning tools, like GIT 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio Code / Visual Studio Professional 

• Familiarity of Object-Oriented Programming Language C# preferred 

• Familiarity of Google Flutter and Firebase 

• Familiarity of SQL 

• Familiarity with Azure or other Cloud technologies 

• Good problem solving and analytical skills 

• Ability to work on multiple tasks 

• Good interpersonal skills 

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Completed 3 semesters of a Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Confidentiality Requirement

• Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Comments:

Duties and responsibilities of the position may change according to the needs of the company.

Hurley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Status: Exempt

Regular Hours: 40+ hours/week

Reports to: Group Leader (or CEO, if a single-person office)
 

General Description of Who We Are and What We Do:

Hurley & Associates is an Agri-Marketing company with Christian and family values. Our business is unique, in that we have the opportunity to make a positive difference in a farmers’ level of success. We help agricultural producers secure revenue.  We do that through commodity risk management that is tailored to each farmer’s individual operation and risk tolerance. 

Hurley & Associates offers employees a competitive benefits package with two health plan options, dental, vision, Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) Savings Plan, EAP, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability.

General Summary of Position

The Risk Management Consultant provides top notch disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to area producers to enable clients to realize economic stability and profitability. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Professionalism

• Uphold and exemplify Hurley’s mission and vision statements
• Represent Hurley & Associates with integrity and professionalism
• Set professional and personal example to Hurley offices and their clientele
• Network in agricultural community with chambers, banks, associations, etc. to establish Hurley brand recognition
• Build & maintain solid business relationships/partnerships by developing trust and confidence with clients

Risk Management Services

• Complies with all CFTC, FCM and Hurley policies and guidelines
• Implement and monitor Futures Regulations for compliance
• Develop and implement marketing plans within overall Hurley philosophy for farm clients, taking into consideration their comfort zones in working with various tools
• Stay current on market knowledge and government programs relevant to marketing needs and goals
• As an objective third party, assist in defining client issues, problems, and opportunities faced by clients.  By understanding situations or conditions, Risk Management Consultant makes recommendations, as appropriate, for each client. 
• Re-evaluate marketing plans throughout the year and make necessary changes
• Maintain confidential client records and use Hurley proprietary software to project client cash flows and break even analysis

Management

• Manage processes, policies, production, and client relationships
• Daily review of client positions, futures and cash
• Maintain regular communication with clients, Senior Consultants and Hurley corporate staff

Business Development

• Prospect for new clients while maintaining and growing current client base
• Present Hurley & Associates portfolio of products and services in a variety of public settings
• Achieve agreed upon revenue goals. 
• Provide educational assistance on marketing tools, as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  Competencies

Professionalism

• Public, community, and business relationship skills
• Communication with industry, business, and community leaders
• Presentation skills to promote Hurley & Associates services
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Risk Management Services

• Client’s environment, operations, and financial risk tolerance
• Client financial components
• Marketing tools to assist in managing producer risk
• Grain and livestock market trading and impact on client operations
• Futures and Options markets

Management

• Managing, peer mentoring and coaching, delegating skills
• Excellent salesmanship, communication, and time management skills
• Presentation skills for public speaking
• Customer service, satisfaction, and retention skills
• Budget development, cash flow and break even analysis

Business Development

• Networking and prospecting skills in targeted territories
• Developing strategies for business plan implementation
• Effective and results oriented selling skills

Technical Skill Requirements

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Internet
• Futures market
• Proprietary Hurley & Associates software

Confidentiality Requirement

• Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma with 3-5 years experience in farm agriculture business or …
• Associates or technical school degree with 2-4 years experience in agriculture or...
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 1-2 years related experience, preferred

Licensing or Certification Requirements

• Series 3 license for commodity brokers required within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week and must be willing to travel overnight occasionally.

Percentages of Work Responsibilities

• 70% Risk Management Services and compliance on personal book of business
• 20% Business Development
• 10% Leadership

Time spent in the above work responsibilities will change dependent on the consultant’s account load (i.e. a new consultant will spend much more time in business development than one with a full account deck).

Comments:

Duties and responsibilities of the position may change according to the needs of the company.

Hurley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

General Summary of Position

The Hog Marketing Consultant provides top notch disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to area producers to enable clients to realize economic stability and profitability. 

General Summary of Who We Are and What We Do:
Hurley & Associates is an Agri-Marketing company with Christian and family values. Our business is unique, in that we have the opportunity to make a positive difference in a farmers’ level of success. We help agricultural producers secure revenue.  We do that through commodity risk management that is tailored to each farmer’s individual operation and risk tolerance. 

Hurley & Associates offers employees a competitive benefits package with two health plan options, dental, vision, Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) Savings Plan, EAP, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Uphold and exemplify Hurley & Associates mission statement to our clients and industry advocates.
• Provide disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to hog producers to enable clients to realize economic stability
• Protect and perform within Hurley’s policies and guidelines.  Understanding the futures market operations, controls, policies and procedures. 
• Build & maintain solid business relationships/partnerships by developing trust and confidence with clients.
• Develop and implement marketing plans within overall Hurley philosophy for hog clients, taking into consideration their comfort zones in working with various tools
• Stay current on hog and grain market knowledge and government programs relevant to marketing needs and goals.
• As an objective third party, assist in defining issues, problems, and opportunities faced by clients. Makes recommendations, as appropriate, for each client. 
• Network with hog industry, business and community leaders

• Prospect for new clients while maintaining and growing current client base.
• Identify and provide for the educational needs of clients, prospects, and advocates including maintaining a presence at hog industry events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  Competencies

Management and Local Compliance  

• Futures market operations and rationale preferred
• Understanding of farm operations, finances, and values
• Knowledge of tools to assist in managing producer risk preferred 
• Customer service, satisfaction, and retention skills  
• Excellent salesmanship, communication, and time management skills    

Sales and Marketing   

• Networking within the hog and grain industry to develop industry advocates  
• Presentation skills for public speaking and training programs  
• Ability to inspire people to take action  

People Skills  

• Excellent interpersonal skills  
• Demonstrate relationship building capabilities 

Confidentiality Requirement

• Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma with 3-5 years experience in farm agriculture business or …
• Associates or technical school degree with 2-4 years experience in agriculture or...
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 1-2 years related experience, preferred

Licensing or Certification Requirements

• Series 3 license for commodity brokers required within designated time after hire.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Willing to travel overnight occasionally throughout the year.

Comments:

Duties and responsibilities of the position may change according to the needs of the company.

Hurley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The Farm Marketing Consultant provides top notch, disciplined, and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to area producers to enable clients to realize economic stability and profitability. Hurley & Associates, Inc. will have (1) Farm Marketing Consultant - Summer Internship opportunities at our Grundy Center, IA office in the summer of 2024.  

Information about Hurley:

We tailor individualized strategic marketing plans for each farmer; taking into account what makes their operation unique including their attitudes, financial obligations, and their future plans. Together we develop that marketing plan, and the consultant executes the plan on behalf of the farmer. We work hard to develop strong relationships with our clients focusing on producer education and open lines of communication. Hurley & Associates Mission is "To help our clients achieve economic stability while maintaining the dignity and value of the farm family."

Internship Objective:

Hurley & Associates, Inc. objective for providing this internship program is to develop the skills within selected individuals to meet increasing needs for qualified agricultural risk managers working in the field of commodity hedging/risk management marketing.

The duration of the Summer Consulting Internship Program is 12 weeks in length. Hurley & Associates is supportive of receiving credit hours for the internship.  Interns are paid a competitive weekly salary.

From this experience Interns should gain:

• How relationships drive business and lay the foundation for long term growth.
• How partnering with producers to infuse rational business thought into their operations promotes the stability of not only those operations but the local communities who are dependent upon agriculture.
• Personal growth in the areas of independent critical thought, decision making and continuous improvement.
• Further development of the intern' passion for agriculture and for the producers we serve.

 Summary of Intern Responsibilities:

• Make on-farm client and prospect visits with office consultants to better understand the value of relationships in agriculture.
• Work closely with a mentor to analyze individual operations then develop, communicate and execute a proactive strategic market plan.
• Network in agricultural community banks, local elevators, associations, etc. to enhance Hurley brand recognition.
• Participate in the presentation of a lender and/or prospective client.
• Study licensing materials. 
• Participating in workshops.
• Create and deliver presentations

Like our agricultural communities, we have a fantastic work culture. We care about our co-workers, treat each other like family and we take pride in the service we provide to our clients. Come join Hurley & Associates and help farm families reach their goals!

 Hurley & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

General Summary of Position

The Hog Marketing Consultant provides top notch disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to area producers to enable clients to realize economic stability and profitability. 

General Summary of Who We Are and What We Do:
Hurley & Associates is an Agri-Marketing company with Christian and family values. Our business is unique, in that we have the opportunity to make a positive difference in a farmers’ level of success. We help agricultural producers secure revenue.  We do that through commodity risk management that is tailored to each farmer’s individual operation and risk tolerance. 

Hurley & Associates offers employees a competitive benefits package with two health plan options, dental, vision, Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) Savings Plan, EAP, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Uphold and exemplify Hurley & Associates mission statement to our clients and industry advocates.
• Provide disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to hog producers to enable clients to realize economic stability
• Protect and perform within Hurley’s policies and guidelines.  Understanding the futures market operations, controls, policies and procedures. 
• Build & maintain solid business relationships/partnerships by developing trust and confidence with clients.
• Develop and implement marketing plans within overall Hurley philosophy for hog clients, taking into consideration their comfort zones in working with various tools
• Stay current on hog and grain market knowledge and government programs relevant to marketing needs and goals.
• As an objective third party, assist in defining issues, problems, and opportunities faced by clients. Makes recommendations, as appropriate, for each client. 
• Network with hog industry, business and community leaders

• Prospect for new clients while maintaining and growing current client base.
• Identify and provide for the educational needs of clients, prospects, and advocates including maintaining a presence at hog industry events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  Competencies

Management and Local Compliance  

• Futures market operations and rationale preferred
• Understanding of farm operations, finances, and values
• Knowledge of tools to assist in managing producer risk preferred 
• Customer service, satisfaction, and retention skills  
• Excellent salesmanship, communication, and time management skills    

Sales and Marketing   

• Networking within the hog and grain industry to develop industry advocates  
• Presentation skills for public speaking and training programs  
• Ability to inspire people to take action  

People Skills  

• Excellent interpersonal skills  
• Demonstrate relationship building capabilities 

Confidentiality Requirement

• Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma with 3-5 years experience in farm agriculture business or …
• Associates or technical school degree with 2-4 years experience in agriculture or...
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 1-2 years related experience, preferred

Licensing or Certification Requirements

• Series 3 license for commodity brokers required within designated time after hire.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Willing to travel overnight occasionally throughout the year.

Comments:

Duties and responsibilities of the position may change according to the needs of the company.

Hurley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.