Job Summary

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) is a great 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 Corporate Lending Officer, you will have the opportunity to learn about credit philosophies of short, intermediate, and long-term financing. The ideal intern will be self-motivated, a fast learner and have a passion for customer service. In this role youll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with customers, teammates and support the local communities that you serve.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Gain exposure to credit philosophies of short, intermediate, and long-term financing.
Observe interactions between the Corporate Lending Officer and the customer to fully uncover and understand the applicant(s) current and future needs and financial position to present the options that best meet their needs.
Become familiar with resources and techniques for prospecting new customers and building strong working relationships with influencers/referral partners.
Observe marketing/sales/support and prospecting calls by Corporate Lending Officers.
Learn the importance of and become familiar with securing ag assets.
Input annual financial information from customers and analyze financial position.
Observe loan closing for exposure to legal requirements.
Learn about features and benefits of additional products offered by Farm Credit Services of America, operating LOC, installment loans, crop insurance, Farm Credit Leasing and AgDirect.
Observe Appraisers to understand the procedures and requirements of real estate appraisals.
Complete special projects as assigned.

Education Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Ag Business, Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science or similar degree

Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)

Strong desire to pursue a career involving sales, marketing and territory management

Available for a 12-week internship during the summer

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.