Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to support agronomy services through field scouting, tissue and soil sampling, UAV flights, and data collection. You will help make timely crop health decisions and learn practical diagnostic skills.

This internship offers hands-on training while working outdoors across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Enrollment in an accredited college program is required, with travel across territory and a kickoff emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Interest in agricultural/agronomy field is required/considered.

Responsabilités

• Scouting: create reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, and stand counts.
• UAV Flights: operate drones to collect imagery and data.
• Tissue and soil sampling: collect samples for testing.
• Soil moisture probing: conduct moisture tests and report results.
• Field signs: manage field signs and assist with signs on sites.
• Travel: 100% travel within territory; 75% in fields, 25% in training.
• Flexible work schedule and weekly professional development.

Connaissances

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Driver's license

GPS software usage

iPad field usage

Formation

Enrolled in agronomy program

Outils

Drones/UAV operations

GPS equipment

Description du poste

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

• 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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Career Growth: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.
• Employee Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.

Join a team that invests in you—personally and professionally!

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative serving customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Centered on the valued relationships that have built and grown the cooperative for 100 years, Keystone specializes in energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone serves as a center point in local family farms and rural communities, ensuring today's successes and securing tomorrow's opportunities.