Intern - Agronomy Student Coordinator

Keystone Cooperative; Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license education reimbursement

Intern incentives

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative is seeking Agronomy Student Coordinators to lead a team of regional Crop Technician Interns. You will review scouting reports, provide diagnostic support, dispatch fields weekly, and educate scouts during internship season.

You will collaborate with Ag Tech Leads on special projects, attend weekly check-ins, travel 100% in the territory, and balance 60% office with 40% field work. Enrolled students with scouting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and quick learner.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Students with scouting experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Experience using GPS, laptop or tablet, and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review scouting reports for accuracy in observations and growth staging.
• Report observations to Ag Tech Leads.
• Provide agronomic diagnostic support to interns remotely and on-site.
• Collaborate with Ag Tech Leads on special projects and intern events.
• Attend weekly check-ins and intern tours.
• Scout fields to support weekly acre completion.
• Travel 100% within the territory.
• Work 60% in office, 40% in training/fields.
• Participate in weekly professional development activities.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Scouting experience

Driver's license

GPS software

Education

Enrollment in accredited college/university

Tools

GPS equipment

Field equipment

Laptop/iPad

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

Agronomy Student Coordinators manage a team of regional Crop Technician Interns. Management duties include reviewing scouting reports, providing diagnostic field support, weekly dispatch of fields, and educating scouts throughout internship season. Other duties include working with Ag Tech Leads on special projects and attending weekly check-in meetings.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review scouting reports to ensure accuracy of weed/disease/insect observations, growth staging, stand counts, nutrient deficiencies, and other field anomalies. This also includes grammatical accuracy.
• Report observations to Ag Tech Leads.
• Provide agronomic and technical diagnostic support to interns remotely and directly.
• Work with Ag Tech Leads on special projects throughout summer.
• Attend specialized intern events as scheduled.
• Scout fields as necessary to assist with acre completion each week.
• 100% travel in territory.
• 60% in office, 40% in training/tours/fields.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Weekly professional development activities.

Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time and under all weather conditions.
• Above average organizational skills, ability to understand new concepts, and learn quickly.
• Complete work with little to no supervision in a timely manner; self-motivated.
• Students with previous scouting experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to use laptop, iPad, GPS software, and field equipment.

Compensation

• Hourly (competitive wage).
• Mileage Reimbursement following IRS Standard Rate.
• Drone license education and exam fee reimbursement.
• Incentives/awards for interns who complete internship.

Education And Experience

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.