Intern - Agronomy Student Coordinator

Keystone Cooperative; Wingate (IN); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative in Indiana is seeking an Agronomy Student Coordinator to lead a team of regional Crop Technician Interns, review scouting reports for accuracy, and provide diagnostic field support.

The role involves 60% in the office and 40% in fields, 100% travel within the territory, flexible hours, and collaboration with Ag Tech Leads on special projects and weekly check-ins during internship season.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited college or university.
• Ability to travel within territory.
• Strong organizational and self-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review scouting reports for accuracy of observations and notes.
• Provide agronomic and technical diagnostic support to interns.
• Collaborate with Ag Tech Leads on special projects during summer.
• Attend intern events as scheduled and drive field outreach.
• Scout fields to support weekly acre completion; travel within territory.
• Work 60% in office and 40% in fields; maintain flexible schedule.
• Participate in weekly professional development activities.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Scouting experience

Valid driver’s license

Field equipment handling

GPS software

Education

Enrolled in accredited college or university

Tools

GPS software

Laptop / iPad use

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

Include but are not limited to

• 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.