Agronomy Intern: Potato Science & Mentorship (WA)

Lamb Weston; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lamb Weston Internship Program offers a paid summer experience from May through August 2027, with a mentor-driven structure and a Capstone project to showcase your work. You’ll gain real-world insight through projects within the Agricultural Services team and mentorship from executives and department leaders.

As an Agriculture/Agronomy intern, you’ll work on potato grading, field scouting, and data capture while developing practical skills in procurement, farming, and raw utilization.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled or a recent graduate of Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related program
• Juniors, Seniors, or Master’s degree students preferred, but recent grads accepted
• Minimum GPA 3.0 preferred
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and able to meet Lamb Weston driver standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work independently
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer competency and experience using a tablet and/or iPhone
• Experience with MS Office products desirable

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the raw potato grading crew to understand potato grading
• Collaborate with your mentor in areas like Agronomy, Partner Grower Farming, and Raw Utilization/Procurement
• Assist with data capture, field scouting, and trial development

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

MS Office

Tablet/iPhone proficiency

Education

Agriculture/Agronomy/Crop Science related program

Undergraduate/Graduate student status (Junior/Senior/Master's)

Tools

MS Office

Tablet/Phone proficiency

Job description

The Lamb Weston Internship Program offers a paid summer experience from May through August 2027, with a mentor-driven structure and a Capstone project to showcase your work. You’ll gain real-world insight through projects within the Agricultural Services team and mentorship from executives and department leaders.

As an Agriculture/Agronomy intern, you’ll work on potato grading, field scouting, and data capture while developing practical skills in procurement, farming, and raw utilization.