Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career growth

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to perform crop diagnostic tasks throughout the growing season, including scouting fields, tissue and soil sampling, UAV data collection, and assisting with field decisions.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning with the Ag Tech team; candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college, ready for in-field work outdoors, and willing to travel across the territory with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and quick learning.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Agronomy students preferred; others with interest considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Proficiency with iPad, GPS software and field equipment.

Responsabilités

• Scout fields and create reports for the Ag Tech team.
• Use drones (UAV) to observe fields and collect imagery.
• Collect corn or soybean tissue samples for testing.
• Perform soil moisture probing and report results.
• Collect soil nitrate samples for in-season nutrient monitoring.
• Place and remove field signs in designated areas.
• Travel 100% within the territory; 75% in fields, 25% training/events.
• Participate in weekly professional development activities.

Connaissances

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Agronomy students preferred

Driver's license

GPS/iPad/field equipment

Formation

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Outils

GPS software

iPad

Field equipment

Description du poste

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

• 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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Career Growth: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.
• Employee Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.

Join a team that invests in you—personally and professionally!

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative serving customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Centered on the valued relationships that have built and grown the cooperative for 100 years, Keystone specializes in energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone serves as a center point in local family farms and rural communities, ensuring today's successes and securing tomorrow's opportunities.