Intern - Crop Technician

Keystone Cooperative; West Point (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license reimbursement

Intern incentives

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to support field diagnostics throughout the growing season. You will scout fields, collect tissue samples, perform UAV flights, and help with soil moisture and soil sampling while reporting findings to the Ag Tech team.

Expect 100% territory travel, with 75% in fields and 25% in training or events, and a flexible schedule with weekly development activities. Currently enrolled students in agronomy or related fields encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with minimal supervision.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and create reports on weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, and stand counts.
• Perform UAV flights to collect imagery and data.
• Collect corn or soybean tissue for testing.
• Conduct soil moisture probing and soil sampling.
• Manage field signs and report observations to Ag Tech team.
• Travel 100% within the territory; 75% in fields, 25% training.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Driver's license

iPad/GPS usage

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited college/university

Agronomy students preferred

Tools

iPad

GPS software

Field equipment

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.