Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative; Missouri; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license reimbursement

Intern incentives

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative in Missouri is seeking Crop Technician Interns to perform field-based diagnostic tasks during the growing season, including scouting, sampling, UAV data collection, and irrigation-related observations. You will support the Ag Tech team by gathering data and assisting with timely decisions.

The role requires outdoor work in varying weather, strong organization, self-motivation, and a willingness to travel across the territory.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Agronomy students preferred, but any student with interest in agriculture will be considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and report weeds, pests, growth stages, and anomalies.
• Perform UAV flights to collect imagery and data.
• Collect tissue samples and perform soil moisture probing.
• Conduct soil sampling and nitrate testing for in-season nutrients.
• Organize field signs; travel territory; balance field work and training.
• Flexible schedule and weekly professional development.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Interest in agronomy

Valid driverrs license

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Agronomy student preferred

Tools

GPS software

iPad

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.