Responsibilities

• Visit fields regularly to capture crop data and digital media (e.g. pictures, videos, etc.).
• Support Sentinel staff and N-Time users in executing applications, understanding recommendations
• Communicate regularly with customers to whom you’ve been assigned
• Manage relationships with partners including CSPs, farmers, and trial collaborators.
• Transfer, organize, and analyze data.
• Monitor N-Time® to stay updated on the latest insights and recommendations for supported fields.
• Support N-Time® as needed at the direction of Sentinel team members
• Collect feedback from partners and users to inform company direction
• If opportunities arise, present at events including field days and grower meetings

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, or recent graduate studying agronomy, crop science, soil science, precision agriculture, agricultural technology, mechanized systems management, agricultural engineering, agribusiness or other related discipline at a university or technical college.
• Strong verbal communication, written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Keen interest in use of technology to advance crop production techniques.
• Awareness of precision agriculture concepts and imagery use in agriculture (grid sampling, management zones, variable rate input prescriptions, informed crop scouting)
• Strong organizational capabilities
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit who is passionate about our mission.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Diligence in learning and leveraging team and project management software in Microsoft Suite (Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Planner, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience in GIS, FMIS, Irrigation Management software preferred.
• Experience in crop-scouting and data collection preferred.
• Knowledge of a variety of crops preferred (cereal grains, forages, potatoes, cotton)

Compensation, Benefits, and Schedule

Salary: $8,000 delivered in equal biweekly increments

Dates: May 2024 – August 2024 (flexible with school dates)

Duration: 10 weeks

Location: Ithaca, NE

Schedule: Flexible hours – it’s about getting the job done

Additional Benefits:

• Financial and time support of efforts to enhance skillset
• Future consideration for long-term, full-time employment.

About Sentinel Fertigation

Founded in 2021, Sentinel Fertigation is based in Lincoln, NE, and builds digital solutions that empower precision chemigation management, including N-Time® which turns satellite images of crops into nitrogen application recommendations that increase nitrogen fertilizer use efficiency to improve farm profitability and minimize environmental impact. Sentinel received the Nebraska Governor's award for Excellence in Agricultural Entrepreneurship and has raised nearly $4 million to fund its growth. Sentinel is now scaling up to serve more customers and acres nationally with enhanced products and features. With over 1.2 million pounds of fertilizer saved and putting $2.76 million back in farmers pockets to date, Sentinel is just getting started.

Website: https://www.sentinelfertigation.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SentinelFert

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sentinel-fertigation-technologies

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sentinel-Fertigation-100394022754208

Sentinel Fertigation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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