2025 Marketplace 12-Week Internship Opportunity

Description/Job SummaryFCS Financial's 2025 Marketplace Internship Program - 12 Week Opportunity for College StudentsFCS Financial's agricultural/rural lending and related financial services internship is a Unique, Rewarding, and Memorable Experience!!At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for Marketplace Interns to join our Team for the summer of 2025 for our 12-Week Internship Opportunity!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today.  At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams!  We are looking for friendly, outgoing and confident students that are looking for an extraordinary learning opportunity!The Marketplace Internship is designed to expose the student to all areas of FCS Financial!  Working with several mentors within our Central Office and 21 branch locations across Missouri, interns learn the components of the lending process, from meeting the customer and taking the application, through credit analysis and decision, to appraisal and loan closing.  Additional time will be spent on learning credit fundamentals and credit philosophy.  Besides working in our Central Office, learning about our Central Office functions (Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Information Services, Operations, Legal, Audit, Marketing) in Jefferson City, interns will work in multiple branch locations with the local staff and regional specialists (Credit, Sales and Customer Service, Crop Insurance, Risk Management, Appraisal, Loan Services) to experience first-hand the level of service and personal relationships we have with our customers.Interns will also complete one or more projects identified by FCS that are hands-on in nature and are approved by our Executive Leadership Team to add value to the Association.  Presentations to the Board of Directors, Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, mentors and other staff are done in late July prior to the end of the internship.Marketplace Interns are assigned to one of our three teams in Missouri:  Team #1 is located in Northern Missouri.  Team #2 is located in Central Missouri. Team #3 is located in Southern Missouri. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, October 15, 2024, for the 2025 Summer Internship Program.The Starting hourly wage is $18.00 per hour (Subject to Change)This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.Department:   Marketplace Services      Reports To:  Senior Vice President, Human Resources or DesigneeSupervises:   NoneThis 12-Week Internship opportunity typically begins on the last full week of May and will conclude the second week of August.Please click on the link below to learn more about our internship experience at FCS Financial!   Responsibilities/DutiesPercentageJob Functions50%Internship Program - (12 Weeks)Learn the components of the lending processLearn credit fundamentals and credit philosophyLearn the process of appraising real and chattel propertiesLearn the variety of risk management options offered by FCS Financial including crop, livestock, and life insurance.20%ProjectsComplete one or more projects identified by FCS that are hands-on in nature and designed to add value to the company. Presentations to the Board of Directors, senior leadership, mentors and other staff will be conducted towards the end of the internship.20%CommunicationWork with several mentors within various areas of the Association.Interact with FCS staff as a team member.10%MarketingLearn about customer relationships and marketing and contribute to FCS image as the leading agriculture financial institution committed to customers.n/aOther duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.Required SkillsMinimum QualificationsCollege sophomores, juniors, first semester seniors, or graduate studentsDesired degree programs are Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Communications, General Agriculture, Business, FinanceMinimum 2.5 GPA Required Knowledge and SkillsGeneral knowledge of FCS FinancialGeneral knowledge of the agricultural industryGeneral knowledge of agriculture/rural communitiesGeneral knowledge of financial services industryGeneral knowledge of basic financial/accounting terms and applicationsSkill in using Microsoft technologies including e-mail, word and spreadsheet processingOral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiencesResponsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ data