Intern - Agronomist Support

Job Description

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Position Overview: Agronomist 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. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• 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. 

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.