Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative; Bainbridge (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative is seeking Crop Technician Interns to perform crop diagnostics across the growing season, including scouting, tissue sampling, soil moisture probing, UAV data collection, and supporting informed decisions with the Ag Tech team.

Interns will travel within the territory, spend most time in fields, and participate in weekly development activities. Applicants pursuing agronomy or related studies and possessing a valid driver’s license are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Scouting reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and field anomalies.
• UAV flights to obtain aerial imagery and collect data.
• Tissue sampling of corn or soybean for testing.
• Soil moisture probing and reporting data to Ag Tech.
• Soil sampling for in-season nutrient monitoring.
• Organize, place, and remove field signs.
• Travel 100% within territory; 75% in fields, 25% training/events.
• Flexible work schedule and weekly professional development.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Agronomy interest

Driver's license

GPS skills

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited college or university

Tools

iPad

GPS software

Field equipment

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview : Crop Technician Interns perform various crop diagnostic jobs throughout the growing season. These activities include but are not limited to scouting fields, collecting tissue samples, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, performing UAV flights, and assisting with field signs. Crop Technician Interns play an important role in the services offered by Keystone Cooperative to make timely, informed, and economic decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Include but are not limited to

• Scouting: Create scouting reports that identify weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and any other field anomalies. Report observations back to Ag Tech team.
• UAV Flights: Utilize drones to make aerial observations, produce imagery, and collect data.
• Tissue Sampling: Collect corn or soybean tissue and prepare for testing.
• Soil Moisture Probing: Perform soil moisture tests in designated fields and report data back to Ag Tech team. Install moisture monitoring equipment used to make watering recommendation on irrigated field.
• Soil Sampling: Soil nitrate sample collection used to monitor in-season nutrient availability.
• Field Signs: Organize, place, and remove field signs.
• 100% travel in territory.
• 75% in fields, 25% in training/tours/events.
• 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 or no supervision in a timely manner; self-motivated.
• Agronomy students preferred, however any student with a genuine interest in working in the agricultural/agronomy field is considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to use an 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.