Intern - Agronomist Support

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.