Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Lapel (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement (IRS rate)

Drone license reimbursement

Incentives for internship completion

Weekly professional development

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. offers a Crop Technician Intern position focused on field scouting, tissue sampling, soil moisture probing, UAV data collection, and supporting agronomy services. Interns will travel across the territory, conducting scouting and data collection with guidance from the Ag Tech team.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in agronomy, drone observations, and soil sampling, with a flexible schedule and professional development activities throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university with an interest in agronomy.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel 100% within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and create reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and anomalies.
• Conduct UAV flights to observe fields, produce imagery, and collect data.
• Collect tissue and soil samples and prepare for testing.
• Assist with field signs organization and data reporting to Ag Tech team.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Quick learner

Education

Agronomy student preferred

Currently enrolled in college/university

Tools

iPad

GPS software

Field equipment

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.