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.

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Intern - Agronomist Support