Farm Research Data Intern

Pasa Sustainable Agriculture

. Collect, organize, and review field management data, including planting and termination dates, equipment activity, amendments, and grazing activity, from a variety of farms .

Posted 11/3/2026part-timeHarrisburg • Pennsylvania • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data collection, organization, and analysis within agricultural research, with a strong emphasis on effective communication and collaboration in diverse environments. Proficient in utilizing spreadsheets and relevant technology platforms to support farm production and research initiatives.

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Farm Production ExperienceData AnalysisSpreadsheet ProficiencyEffective CommunicationResearch Coordination

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementStatisticsExperimental DesignSurvey DesignDetail Oriented Tasks

Soft Skills

Collaborative WorkEffective CommunicationAdaptabilityPassion for MissionCommitment to Anti-Oppression

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Agricultural ResearchSoil HealthAnnual Cropping SystemsField Management DataRemote Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect, organize, and review field management data, including planting and termination dates, equipment activity, amendments, and grazing activity, from a variety of farms
Identify missing data and inconsistencies and follow up with farmers when needed
Carefully follow protocols developed by the research team
Communicate promptly with research team members, farmers, and partners
Receive, organize, and review other research survey data as needed
Support other coordination tasks or potential seasonal fieldwork as needed
Contribute to Pasa’s Soil Health Benchmark Study and agricultural research and education program
Work collaboratively with various research team members under the supervision of Pasa’s Research Technology Coordinator

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 or more years of farm production experience in annual cropping systems
Familiarity and comfort using spreadsheets to review large groupings of data
Ability to communicate and work effectively and collaboratively in a remote environment
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diversity of farmers and people
Ability to carry out detail oriented tasks and procedures successfully
Ability to learn new systems and technology
Passion for Pasa’s mission
Commitment to advancing the principles of anti-oppression
Residence within a 150-mile driving distance of Harrisburg is required, unless special permission is granted to reside closer to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh; in that case, residence within a one-hour drive from either city is required
Interns must provide their own laptop/computer
Preferred: Experience in statistics, data analysis, experimental design, and/or survey design
Preferred: Experience with data management, analysis, and relevant technology platforms such as Salesforce and Google Workspace
Preferred: Coursework or experience related to accounting or finance
Preferred: Academic fieldwork or research experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid job training
Paid travel time
Mileage reimbursement
Opportunities to attend the annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference
Additional technology needs can be considered with supervisor’s approval