Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Kempton (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license education and exam fee

Intern incentives/awards

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking Crop Technician Interns to perform crop diagnostics across the growing season. Responsibilities include scouting fields, collecting tissue samples, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, UAV flights, and assisting with field signs.

This role requires 100% travel within the territory, with 75% in fields and 25% in training and events. You must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, preferably agronomy students, and have a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Agronomy student preferred; any student with interest in ag field considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions; self-motivated and organized.
• Ability to use iPad, GPS software, and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scouting: create reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and anomalies.
• UAV Flights: perform drone observations, imagery, and data collection.
• Tissue Sampling: collect corn/soy tissue and prep for testing.
• Soil Moisture Probing: test soils and report data to Ag Tech team.
• Soil Sampling: collect soil nitrate samples for in-season analysis.
• Field Signs: place, organize, and remove field signs.
• Travel: 100% travel in territory; 75% in fields, 25% in training/events.
• Education/Training: participate in weekly development activities.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Driver's license

GPS/iPad usage

Drone operation

Education

Agronomy student

Tools

Drone

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.