Careers

Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team at River Valley Cooperative.

TRULY ONE COMPANY

When you’re a part of the River Valley Cooperative employee team, you contribute to a business that makes a difference for the communities it serves.  

Our culture fosters a collaborative environment where everyone chips in for the good of the cooperative as a whole.  

No matter what location you’re in or what department you serve, River Valley Cooperative employees care about what they do. And it shows. 

GROW IN YOUR CAREER

River Valley Cooperative is a dynamic ag-industry powerhouse with over 300 full-time employees at 39 locations. We seek employees who want to support local farmers, families, and communities. 

We welcome motivated, talented people passionate about agriculture and developing close-knit relationships with local communities. We’ll help you enhance your skills and explore new horizons—while you learn, grow and succeed. 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Green, Talent Specialist, at (563) 285-1724 or crgreen@rivervalleycoop.com.

Follow the link below for current openings.

GENEROUS BENEFITS, REWARDING OPPORTUNITIES

River Valley Cooperative supports our employees with competitive compensation, excellent benefits, advanced technologies and training. And we also foster a family atmosphere through fun activities, including potlucks, grill-outs and holiday team outings. Our employees and their families make lifelong friends through the cooperative. 

Motivated employees are given every opportunity to grow, and they are rewarded with:  

  • Valuable experience and training to transition into leadership roles. 
  • Career pathways for professional advancement through on-the-job training and continuing education. 
  • Promotions within the cooperative whenever possible.  

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy meaningful work with opportunities for growth. Our outstanding benefits include: 

  • Group Health Insurance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Medical Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • Long-term Disability 
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Paid Holidays 
  • Clothing Allowance 
  • Retirement Plans (401(k) - Traditional and Roth)

PART-TIME AND SEASONAL

We offer excellent part-time positions, and seasonal opportunities are available to provide support to our operations staff during busy seasons. Work close to home for competitive wages and gain the potential for a full-time career if that’s your goal. 

START YOUR CAREER WITH A RIVER VALLEY COOPERATIVE INTERNSHIP

Help us shape the future of agriculture with an internship at River Valley Cooperative. Our internship program offers a wide range of progressive, hands-on, well-paid opportunities for students.  

An internship provides an inside look at the daily work that takes place within our agronomy, energy, feed, and grain business units. Interns gain experience, make valuable contacts and learn firsthand about careers within agribusiness.  

The Details 

River Valley Cooperative internships typically last 10-12 weeks at locations across Iowa and Illinois. Our goal is to prepare interns for success as they transition into full-time roles.  

Summer Internships – We begin searching for summer interns in September and October at local career fairs, with offers being extended by December.  

Spring and Fall Operations Internships – We begin sourcing for spring internships in February, with March-June start dates. We source fall internships in August for October-December work needs.  

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Green, Talent Specialist, at (563) 285-1724 or crgreen@rivervalleycoop.com.

DEVELOP YOUR EXPERTISE IN:

AG TECH
AGRONOMY
SALES
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

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Scholarship Opportunities

River Valley Cooperative Offers Scholarship

We are excited to announce that we have scholarship opportunities for the children of Class A Members of River Valley Cooperative! Applications are due April 15th. 

The River Valley Cooperative Scholarship Program aims to invest in the educational pursuits of the cooperative's members children, fostering academic excellence and engagement among the younger generation.

For questions or additional information, email Cathy Green at: crgreen@rivervalleycoop.com or call 563-285-1724.


Download the application: 2024 Scholarship Application