Credit and Lending Intern bei Horizon Farm Credit

From your first day, you will be part of an engaged and customer-focused team! You will be introduced to various aspects of our operations and given the opportunity to work on a small business project within your department. Additionally, the summer is packed with opportunities to get to know Farm Credit – our people, our customers, and our unique contribution to rural America. Expect to challenge and to be challenged!

Our Credit and Lending departments provide tailored financing solutions for land, home, equipment, livestock, and operating credit to farmers, rural homeowners, and agribusinesses across Virginia, West Virginia, and western Maryland. Their work combines expert underwriting, risk assessment, and strong local relationships to ensure loans are both responsible and responsive to the unique needs of rural communities. 

Location: Staunton, VA

The internship program runs from approximately June 1st through mid-August. 

Pay is $17/hour

Responsibilities/Duties:
•    Gain an understanding of our various operations
•    Actively participate in educational opportunities provided throughout the summer to gain a broad understanding of Farm Credit
•    Gain an understanding of the Association's vision, mission, and core values
•    Assist in researching, developing, and carrying out a project plan with specific goals and recommendations
•    Present final project in a creative and effective manner.

Required Qualifications:
•    Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in Finance/Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Technology, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Business, and/or Agricultural focus, (other similar degrees considered)
•    Ability to think on your feet, solve problems creatively, work independently, and travel extensively throughout our region 
•    Exceptional communication and presentation skills, ability to work productively with a diverse team, and be a savvy technology user
•    Reflect Farm Credit values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Collaboration

(FCV is an EEO/AA employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.) 

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact me by email at [email protected] and let me know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.