Agriculture Student Intern Summer 2024 - Innovation Farms

EMILI is seeking an agriculture student to join our team as a Summer Intern.

This role will work at Innovation Farms, Powered by AgExpert. Learn more about the project here.

The Summer Intern will be responsible for supporting the execution of projects related to digital agriculture at Innovation Farms near Grosse Isle Manitoba.

The successful candidate will be working from home and traveling to the farm at least 3 days a week weather permitting. Duties will include:

• Operation of small farm equipment such as tractors and mowers for plot maintenance
• Maintenance and installation of weather stations and soil moisture probes
• Crop Scouting and monitoring pheromone traps
• Collect crop images using go pros, drones, hand held computers
• Collect stories and photos highlighting our activities for our communications
• Help organize field tour days
• Gathering and entering data for projects

The start date is flexible in April 2024 is preferred. The position is approx. 2 days a week work-from-home with travel 3 days a week to Innovation Farms near Grosse Isle Manitoba.

Compensation will be competitive and based on the level of experience of the selected student.

Requirements

• Student pursuing a degree at the bachelor or masters level in the discipline of Agriculture
• Able to work extended hours
  
• Suitable home workspace for remote workdays
• Access to reliable vehicle for on-field workdays
• Other background in agriculture is an asset
• Experience driving farm machinery or garden tractors
• Strong technological acumen of digital tools used in agriculture
• Research, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility, be accountable, and work collaboratively
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Application Instructions

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter may be addressed to: Leanne Koroscil, Acting Innovation Farms Manager

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled.

Applications are being considered as they are received and this posting may close early if a candidate is selected before the scheduled posting close date; accordingly, applicants are encouraged to apply early.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those applicants being considered for the position will be contacted.

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