Posted on: Aug 05, 2008 See all Jobs with John Deere

Position : Specialist Instructor

Description :
For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: [link removed] the creation of the first commercially successful self-scouring steel plow in 1837, John Deere made it possible for America's pioneering families to grow food. From this simple, yet monumental beginning has sprung a company that helps feed humanity all over the world. Our business rests on the design and technology of innovation, developing and manufacturing advanced agricultural machines that are as technologically advanced as they are rugged, providing great value to our customers. Today, John Deere is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment. John Deere Agriculture touches the lives of countless farmers throughout the world who use our equipment to produce food, fiber and fuel to help improve the lives of families, communities and economies worldwide. View location information to learn more about the area. One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program. Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs-in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time. John Deere Agriculture Equipment is seeking an Specialist Instructor to develop and deliver various training programs with a Cropping Systems and Farming Solutions emphasis. In this position, you will: Create and deliver product training that will focus on Ag Management Solutions (AMS), Seeding/Planting, Spraying and Tillage. Conduct sales training and assist in some service and parts training delivery. Train in a classroom setting with opportunities to deliver course via of Distance Learning Classes. Audiences will be John Deere employees, channel partners and customers. Education Bachelor or Master's degree in an Agriculture related field, or equivalent experience. Agronomic coursework preferred. Required Skills and Experience Strong agronomic background. Demonstrated farm machine operation skills, ideally with Precision Farming technology and equipment. Understanding of training and development practices in activities such as instruction, needs assessments, curriculum development, and other such related training. Previous marketing and/or sales experience with and understanding of selling practices. Willingness to travel and deliver training in various John Deere Training locations (up to 75% travel required). Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office plus intranet and internet functions. Desired Skills and Experience Experience with cotton crops and harvesting. Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) or Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg) Certification. Previous experience instructing or training students on agronomic issues and solutions via classroom and/or distance learning. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. They may vary from position to position.

Company Name : John Deere