Intern - Agronomy Student Coordinator

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license reimbursement

Intern incentives

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Indiana is seeking an Agronomy Student Coordinator to lead a team of regional Crop Technician Interns during the summer internship season.

You will review scouting reports for weed, disease, and insect observations, provide diagnostic field support, coordinate weekly field dispatches, and mentor interns while traveling across territory.

This role requires 100% travel in the territory with a 60% in-office/40% in-field schedule and a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Scouting experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Review scouting reports to ensure accuracy of observations (weeds, disease, insects, growth staging, stand counts, nutrient deficiencies, field anomalies).
• Provide agronomic and technical diagnostic support to interns remotely and in the field.
• Coordinate weekly field dispatches and support interns on special projects with Ag Tech Leads.
• Travel 100% within the territory; 60% in office and 40% in training/fields.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Learn quickly

Driver's license

GPS software

Laptop usage

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited college/university

Tools

GPS software

Laptop

iPad

Job description

Job DescriptionPosition 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: Include but are not limited toReview 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.