Intern - Crop Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license education reimbursement

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. seeks a Crop Technician Intern to support field diagnostics throughout the growing season. You will scout fields, collect tissue samples, perform soil moisture probing, soil sampling, and assist with UAV flights while supporting the Ag Tech team with timely, informed decisions.

The role emphasizes fieldwork, data collection, and hands-on learning in agronomy. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel 100% in the territory are required, with a flexible schedule and

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Agronomy students preferred, however any student with interest in ag 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.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and create scouting reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and anomalies.
• UAV flights to observe fields, capture imagery, and collect data.
• Tissue sampling of corn or soybean for testing.
• Soil moisture probing and data reporting to Ag Tech team.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Agronomy interest

Driver's license

GPS software

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Agronomy student preferred

Tools

iPad

GPS software

Field equipment

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 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.