About this role
Job Description
**LOCATION VARIES**
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.