Job Summary

*Work location for this internship can be at any of the Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) retail offices in Iowa.*

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) isagreat place to work. You see it in our people and the relationships they have with each other and our customers. Our passion and commitment to serving both rural America and each other is key to our success in the marketplace.Join FCSAmerica today and help us shape the future of agriculture.

As a Financial Officer at Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), you will learn to advise customers on products which best meet their financial needs by understanding their operations and life priorities. Youll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with customers, teammates and support the local communities that you serve.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Learn general office procedures and assist with various promotional activities
Complete special projects assigned.
Promote Farm Credit Services of America through various public activities.
Conduct credit verifications with credit references and other lenders as per loan application.
Input annual financial information from customers and analyze financial position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Cont.

Observe marketing/sales and prospecting calls by Financial Officers.

Observe new loan applications, renewals and additional loans.

Observe loan closing for exposure to legal requirements.

Observe Appraiser to gain an understanding of the procedures and requirements of real estate and chattel appraisals

Education Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Ag Business, Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science or similar degree
Available for a 12-week internship during summer
Strong desire to gain further understanding of the ag finance, lending and credit business
Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Internship Benefits

Qualified interns will receive a competitive hourly wage and $500 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance is available

We reserve the right to close this posting early if we receive a large number of qualified applicants.

About Us

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives operating under joint management. While each Association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, the cooperatives pool their resources, experience, and talent to deliver affordable credit, crop insurance services, and financial services.

FCSAmerica serves rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. AgCountry serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and Frontier Farm Credit serves eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of todays agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.

We have employment opportunities across our combined eight states. FCSAmerica is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and has 42 local offices; AgCountry is headquartered in Fargo, ND and has 45 local offices; and Frontier Farm Credit is headquartered in Manhattan, KS and has six local offices.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.