Greenhouse Agronomy Intern: Grow, Measure, Analyze

Idaho Forest Group; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group is offering an on-site Agronomy Intern position to support BRINCK grow trials. The internship is full-time during the summer for an upper-division student in agronomy, plant science, soil science, horticulture, or related fields, with practical exposure to R&D staff, engineers, and operations personnel in Athol, Idaho.

Interns will monitor greenhouses, record measurements, and present results to managers.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited bachelor's program in agronomy, plant science, soil science, horticulture or closely related field.
• Junior or senior standing.
• Able to work full-time (~40 hours/week) for the summer.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Athol, Idaho or report on-site.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented with good measurement and record-keeping skills.
• Willing to perform hands-on greenhouse and outdoor work and maintain cleanliness.
• Able to communicate clearly with R&D staff, engineers, and operations personnel.
• Able to pass drug/alcohol tests and pre-employment checks.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV history.

Responsibilities

• Execute grow trial test plans with proper labeling, randomization, and scheduling.
• Prepare growing media, containers, seeds or plant material, fertilizers, and amendments.
• Plant, transplant, irrigate, and fertilize trials following protocol.
• Take measurements during and after grows and record data in logbooks/spreadsheets.
• Collect samples for in-house or external lab testing.
• Monitor greenhouse conditions and report issues promptly.
• Organize and summarize trial data; present results to managers with charts.
• Plan and complete one or more projects related to grow trials or crop production.
• Assist with maintenance and improvements to greenhouse infrastructure.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Data recording

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Full-time summer availability

Greenhouse work readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy/Plant Science/Soil Science/Horticulture or related

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Data logging tools (optional)

Job description

Idaho Forest Group is offering an on-site Agronomy Intern position to support BRINCK grow trials. The internship is full-time during the summer for an upper-division student in agronomy, plant science, soil science, horticulture, or related fields, with practical exposure to R&D staff, engineers, and operations personnel in Athol, Idaho.

Interns will monitor greenhouses, record measurements, and present results to managers.