Crop Diagnostics Intern — Field Scout & Drone Data

Keystone Cooperative; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license education reimbursement

Intern incentives/awards

Job summary

The Keystone Cooperative is seeking Crop Technician Interns to perform crop diagnostic tasks throughout the growing season, including scouting fields, collecting tissue samples, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, UAV flights, and assisting with field signs.

Interns will travel across the territory, primarily in fields, with some training, and will engage in weekly professional development while supporting the Ag Tech team to drive timely, economical decisions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Agronomy students preferred; others considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and create scouting reports for weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, and stand counts.
• Perform UAV flights to collect imagery and data for analysis.
• Collect corn or soybean tissue samples and prepare for testing.
• Conduct soil moisture probing and report results to the Ag Tech team.
• Take soil nitrate samples to monitor in-season nutrient availability.
• Organize, place, and remove field signs.
• Travel 100% within the territory; 75% in fields, 25% in training/tours/events.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule and participate in weekly professional development activities.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Agronomy student preferred

Driver's license

GPS/iPad usage

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Job description

The Keystone Cooperative is seeking Crop Technician Interns to perform crop diagnostic tasks throughout the growing season, including scouting fields, collecting tissue samples, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, UAV flights, and assisting with field signs.

Interns will travel across the territory, primarily in fields, with some training, and will engage in weekly professional development while supporting the Ag Tech team to drive timely, economical decisions.