Working Student – Agronomy & Farming Success

Part-time (≈20 h/week) | Hybrid | Darmstadt, Hessen

About us

We are a 10-year-old, revenue-funded AgTech company based in Darmstadt. We support farming operations in German-speaking Europe with agronomically sound, satellite-based variable-rate nitrogen recommendations, soil stratification for optimized soil sampling (precision farming and carbon mapping), and digital primary data collection for sustainability and Scope-3 projects.

Agronomy is the foundation of our work. Digital tools help scale good decisions — but farming success depends on correct agronomic understanding and clear communication.

Your role

As a Working Student – Agronomy & Farming Success, you support our Digital Agronomist in daily advisory work. You will be actively involved in agronomic workflows, farmer and partner communication, and precision farming processes.

This is a hands-on role with real responsibility. You will talk to farmers and agricultural partners and gradually take ownership of defined tasks.

Key responsibilities

  • Support agronomic onboarding of farmers and consultants.

  • Communicate with farmers, consultants, and partners by phone (follow-ups, clarifications, scheduling).

  • Assist in interpreting variable-rate nitrogen maps and preparing explanations.

  • Support soil stratification and soil sampling workflows in coordination with labs and sampling companies.

  • Document agronomic questions, regional specifics, and recurring issues.

  • Help maintain agronomic SOPs, FAQs, and internal documentation.

  • Assist with agronomy-related content (short explanations, internal notes, blog drafts).

  • Provide additional support during peak agricultural periods with flexible working hours aligned to farming practice.

Required qualifications

  • Native or near-native German (regional language understanding is important).

  • Good English skills, as most of the company speaks English.

  • Enrolled student in agronomy, agriculture, environmental sciences, or a related field
    (or early-career agronomist).

  • Solid basic knowledge of crop production and fertilization.

  • Strong interest in precision farming and site-specific nutrient management.

  • Comfortable communicating by phone with farmers and agricultural professionals.

  • Willingness to work with flexible hours depending on agricultural seasonality.

  • Ability to come to the Darmstadt office regularly.

Nice to have

  • Practical farming experience or internships in agriculture.

  • Exposure to soil sampling, fertilizer planning, or precision farming tools.

  • Interest in sustainability, carbon farming, or digital agriculture.

What we offer

  • Part-time role (≈20 h/week) with flexible, study-compatible scheduling.

  • Close mentorship by an experienced Digital Agronomist.

  • Real insight into professional agronomic advisory and farming ecosystems.

  • Practical experience with modern precision farming tools.

  • Long-term student job with development opportunities.

 When to start

As soon as possible. The European cropping season has already started, and we aim to onboard the right person quickly.

How to apply

Please send your CV along with a short motivation (maximum 10 sentances) describing your experience with nitrogen fertilization and how you typically work with farmers, agricultural consultants, or other partners in the farming ecosystem. Send your application to info@spacenus.com with the subject line “Working Student – Agronomy & Farming Success” Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submissions as the cropping season is already underway.