Agronomy Intern: Hands-on Field Ops, Data & Networking

Rockingham Petroleum; North Carolina; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities with leaders

Final internship project presentation

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. offers a hands-on internship in agronomy with a 40-hour work week and $18 per hour. You will assist in crop scouting, soil sampling, and field trials while interacting with experienced professionals.

Interns gain practical skills, expand industry knowledge, and prepare a final project presentation to showcase achievements. Housing and transportation are the interns' responsibility, reflecting a real-world field environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Agriculture-related degree program.
• Sophomore, junior, or senior standing preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in agriculture, agronomy, and customer service.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist agronomy sales and operations teams with daily activities.
• Conduct crop scouting, field observations, and data collection.
• Support soil sampling and tissue sampling programs.
• Help prepare and monitor agronomic field trials.
• Observe and participate in customer visits and consultations.
• Learn inventory management, logistics, and operational processes.
• Utilize technology and mobile applications to support agronomy services.
• Participate in safety training and professional development opportunities.
• Complete a final internship project and presentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Outdoor work ability

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Currently enrolled in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Systems Management, Precision Agriculture, or related degree program

Job description

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. offers a hands-on internship in agronomy with a 40-hour work week and $18 per hour. You will assist in crop scouting, soil sampling, and field trials while interacting with experienced professionals.

Interns gain practical skills, expand industry knowledge, and prepare a final project presentation to showcase achievements. Housing and transportation are the interns' responsibility, reflecting a real-world field environment.