Intern - Crop Technician

Friendsofkerhonkson; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license reimbursement

Intern incentives

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative seeks Crop Technician Interns to perform field scouting, tissue sampling, soil moisture tests, UAV data collection, and field sign management across designated territory. You will travel 100% within the region, mostly in fields, with some training and events.

Ideal candidates are agronomy students or those with a strong interest in agricultural sciences, possess a valid driver's license, and can operate GPS tools and an iPad.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college or university.
• Willing to travel 100% in territory.
• Interest in agronomy or agricultural field.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and create scouting reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and anomalies.
• Perform UAV flights to collect imagery and data.
• Collect corn or soybean tissue samples and prepare for testing.
• Perform soil moisture probing and report data to the Ag Tech team.
• Collect soil samples and monitor in-season nutrient availability.
• Set up, organize, and manage field signs.
• Travel 100% within the territory; spend 75% in fields and 25% in training/events.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Driver's license

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited college or university

Agronomy student interest

Tools

GPS software

iPad

Job description

Job DescriptionPosition 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 toScouting: 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.