Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative; Covington (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Mileage reimbursement (IRS rate)

Drone license reimbursement

Intern incentives/awards

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative in Ohio is offering a Crop Technician Intern role that supports season-long diagnostic work across fields, including scouting, tissue sampling, soil testing, UAV flights, and data collection for field decisions.

You will work outdoors in various weather, travel the territory, and collaborate with the Ag Tech team; the internship emphasizes hands-on experience, weekly development activities, and practical training.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather.
• 2],[

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and compile reports on weeds, insects, diseases, and stand counts.
• Perform UAV flights to capture imagery and data.
• Collect tissue samples and prepare for testing.
• Conduct soil moisture probing and soil sampling.
• Set up and maintain field signs.
• Travel 100% within territory; time split between fields and training/events.
• Participate in weekly professional development activities.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Valid driver's license

GPS and field equipment

Education

Agronomy student preferred

Enrollment in accredited college or university

Tools

GPS software

iPad

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.