Crop Technician Intern - Field Diagnostics & Drone Data

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Hagerstown (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license education reimbursement

Incentives for interns

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. offers a Crop Technician Intern role focused on crop diagnostics and fieldwork during the growing season.

The intern will scout fields, collect tissue samples, perform UAV flights, and assist with soil moisture and soil sampling while supporting the Ag Tech team. A valid driver’s license and GPS/iPad familiarity are preferred as travel is required across the territory.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Interest in agronomy or agricultural field preferred.
• Ability to operate GPS software and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and create reports for the Ag Tech team.
• Operate UAVs to observe fields and collect data.
• Collect corn/soybean tissue samples for testing.
• Perform soil moisture probing and soil sampling.
• Set up, organize, and remove field signs.
• Travel 100% within territory; 75% in fields, 25% training/tours/events.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Driver's license

GPS proficiency

iPad usage

Education

Enrolled in accredited college

Tools

Drone equipment

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. offers a Crop Technician Intern role focused on crop diagnostics and fieldwork during the growing season.

The intern will scout fields, collect tissue samples, perform UAV flights, and assist with soil moisture and soil sampling while supporting the Ag Tech team. A valid driver’s license and GPS/iPad familiarity are preferred as travel is required across the territory.