Intern - Agronomist Support at Keystone Cooperative in Tipton, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Description




Position Overview: Agronomy Support Interns will assist agronomists throughout growing season with on-farm trials and product evaluation, as well as completing an assigned project developed by agronomist.



Duties and Responsibilities:


Include but are not limited to

• Make observations and collect data from on-farm trials and Keystone plots.
  
  
  
  
  • Create scouting reports that identify weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and product performance.
    
    
  
  
  • Utilize drones to make aerial observations, produce imagery, and analyze data.
    
    
  
  
  • Corn and soybean tissue for tissue testing.
    
    
  
  
  • Perform soil moisture tests.
    
    
  
  
  • Organize, place, and remove field signs for each trial.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Job shadow agronomist and assist with field calls.
  
  


• Collaboration with agronomist on a special project for summer, including preparation for end of year presentation.
  
  


• 100% travel in territory.
  
  


• 60% in fields, 40% in training/tours/events/shadowing.
  
  


• Based out of a location.
  
  


• Weekly professional development activities.
  
  

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time and under all weather conditions.
  
  


• Complete work with little or no supervision in a timely manner; self-motivated.
  
  


• Agronomy Junior or Senior preferred. Must have previous agronomy/field experience.
  
  


• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
  
  


• Ability to use Microsoft, GPS Software, and field equipment.
  
  

• Hourly (competitive wage).
  
  


• Mileage Reimbursement following IRS Standard Rate.
  
  


• Drone License education and exam fee reimbursement.
  
  


• Incentives/Awards for interns who complete internship.
  
  

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.