Intern - Crop Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license reimbursement

Intern incentives/awards

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. seeks Crop Technician Interns to support crop diagnostics across the growing season. You will scout fields, collect tissue samples, perform UAV-based observations, and assist with field signs and soil sampling.

You’ll travel within the territory, work outdoors in all weather, and participate in weekly development activities while learning under the Ag Tech team.

Qualification includes enrollment in agronomy or related studies and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Enrolled in agronomy or related field.
• Experience with GPS or field equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and create reports identifying weeds, pests, growth stages, and anomalies.
• Perform UAV flights to collect imagery and data for analysis.
• Collect corn or soybean tissue samples and prep for testing.
• Conduct soil moisture tests and report results to Ag Tech team.
• Collect soil nitrate samples to monitor in-season nutrients.
• Install and manage field signs as needed.
• Travel 100% within territory; time split between fields and training/events.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Driver's license

Education

Enrolled in college/university

Agronomy student preferred

Tools

iPad

GPS software

Drone operation

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.