Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; West Point (MS); Presencial; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Resumo da oferta

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to support crop diagnostics, scouting, tissue sampling, soil moisture probing, UAV data collection, and data reporting through the growing season.

The role involves extensive field work, travel across the territory, and participation in training and development activities. A valid driver’s license and comfort with iPad/GPS tools are preferred.

Qualificações

• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Agronomy students preferred or anyone with interest in agriculture.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to use iPad, GPS software, and field equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Scout fields and create reports noting weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, and stand counts.
• Use drones for aerial observations, imagery, and data collection.
• Collect corn/soybean tissue samples and prepare for testing.
• Perform soil moisture probing and report data to Ag Tech team; install moisture sensors.
• Collect soil nitrate samples to monitor in-season nutrient availability.
• Set up, organize, and remove field signs.
• Travel 100% of territory; 75% in fields and 25% in training/events.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule and participate in weekly professional development.

Conhecimentos

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Agronomy interest

Driver's license

GPS/iPad field tech

Formação académica

Currently enrolled in accredited college/university

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.