Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Templeton (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking Crop Technician Interns to support seasonal crop diagnostics and field services across our territory in Indiana.

You will scout fields, collect tissue samples, conduct soil moisture probes, perform UAV flights, and assist with field signs while traveling 100% within territory. This internship offers hands-on training, weekly development activities, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Agronomy students preferred; others with an interest in agronomy are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and create reports on weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages.
• Perform UAV flights, collect data, and imagery.
• Collect tissue and soil samples; report data to the Ag Tech team.
• Set up and maintain field signs; monitor and remove signs as needed.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Quick learning

Education

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.