Weaver Hybrids Agronomy Internship
Location: New Richmond, IN
Position Type: In-person, Internship
Weaver Hybrids is seeking a hardworking, motivated individual to participate in a three-month summer internship. The Agronomy internship will offer the opportunity to work in all aspects of the popcorn seed production process.
You will work closely with the Field Production Manager and gain hands-on experience in:
- The machinery, equipment, and timing of seed production.
- Conducting crop scouting reports (stand counts, weed, insect, and disease ID).
- Working with rogue and de-tasseling crew to maintain field purity (field counts).
- Collecting and compiling pollination data.
Qualifications
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Reliable transportation to New Richmond, IN site (30 minutes south of Lafayette)
- Ability to work independently and solve problems
- Attention to detail and excellent observation skills
- Key qualities: Honest, responsible, strong work ethic, self-motivated
- Reliable, hard-working person
- Able to take direction and work either independently or with others
- Motivated to learn and take responsibility for duties
- Willing to ask questions and adapt to change
Education:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in plant breeding, agronomy, horticulture, plant biology, or related field
- Relevant coursework in agronomy, plant breeding, plant pathology, and genetics
TO APPLY
Send your resume to Marshal White, Field Production Manager, Marshal.White@weaverhybrids.com