Agronomy Intern: Hands-On Field Work & Data Skills

Southern States Cooperative.; Waco (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities with Southern

Final internship project presentation

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative offers a hands-on internship where you contribute from day one, working alongside experienced agronomy professionals on meaningful projects in agriculture. You’ll gain exposure to crop scouting, soil and tissue sampling, data collection, and customer interactions while working toward a final project presentation showcasing your work.

Earn $18.00 per hour for a full-time, 40-hour work week, with networking opportunities with Southern States leaders and a structured

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 and in varying weather conditions.
• Basic computer and mobile technology skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Tech literacy

Driver's license

Education

Pursuing Agriculture degree

Sophomore/junior/senior standing

Tools

Mobile data collection apps

Agronomy data tools

Job description

Southern States Cooperative offers a hands-on internship where you contribute from day one, working alongside experienced agronomy professionals on meaningful projects in agriculture. You’ll gain exposure to crop scouting, soil and tissue sampling, data collection, and customer interactions while working toward a final project presentation showcasing your work.

Earn $18.00 per hour for a full-time, 40-hour work week, with networking opportunities with Southern States leaders and a structured