Field Crop Diagnostics Intern

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career growth

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to perform crop diagnostic tasks throughout the growing season, including scouting fields, tissue and soil sampling, UAV data collection, and assisting with field decisions.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning with the Ag Tech team; candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college, ready for in-field work outdoors, and willing to travel across the territory with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifikationen

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and quick learning.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Agronomy students preferred; others with interest considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Proficiency with iPad, GPS software and field equipment.

Aufgaben

• Scout fields and create reports for the Ag Tech team.
• Use drones (UAV) to observe fields and collect imagery.
• Collect corn or soybean tissue samples for testing.
• Perform soil moisture probing and report results.
• Collect soil nitrate samples for in-season nutrient monitoring.
• Place and remove field signs in designated areas.
• Travel 100% within the territory; 75% in fields, 25% training/events.
• Participate in weekly professional development activities.

Kenntnisse

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Agronomy students preferred

Driver's license

GPS/iPad/field equipment

Ausbildung

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Tools

GPS software

iPad

Field equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to perform crop diagnostic tasks throughout the growing season, including scouting fields, tissue and soil sampling, UAV data collection, and assisting with field decisions.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning with the Ag Tech team; candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college, ready for in-field work outdoors, and willing to travel across the territory with a valid driver’s license.