Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative; Hamilton (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license reimbursement

Intern incentives

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to support crop diagnostics throughout the growing season in Michigan. You will scout fields, collect samples, and assist with UAV flights to help inform timely field decisions.

This internship provides hands-on experience in agronomy, field data collection, and professional development while traveling across the territory and working outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in college; eligible for internship.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to use iPad, GPS, and field gear.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and report observations to Ag Tech team.
• Conduct UAV flights and collect imagery.
• Collect tissue and soil samples for testing.
• Probe soil moisture and report data for irrigation decisions.
• Manage field signs and assist with training and events.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Driver's license

Education

Agronomy student

Enrolled in college/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.