Intern - Administrative Office
Ag Credit

JOB DESCRIPTION

About AgCredit

Our mission at AgCredit is to be a cooperative lender who returns profits to our borrowers and is dedicated to serving our rural community. We focus on building, nurturing, and maintaining lifetime relationships for our customers' and employees' success. As a cooperative agricultural lending institution, our commitment is to you, the customer-owner.

Internship - Administrative Office, Fostoria, OH

Summer 2023 (May - August)

Develop knowledge about AgCredit, ACA and the Farm Credit System's operations, products and services and how they relate to the agricultural community. Contribute to the successful operations of the cooperative. Comply with all AgCredit, ACA policies and procedures while maintaining regular and punctual attendance as expected of this position.

Responsibilities

Interns are expected to:

• Learn about the Farm Credit System and AgCredit's administrative operations job functions for various departments.
• Develop the skills necessary to execute assigned accounting, reporting, marketing, human resources and training job responsibilities, which may include the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and other database tools.
• Complete assignments and projects both as assigned and within the specified timeframe.
• Submit a written evaluation of the internship experience to the Director of Human Resources during the last week of the internship.

To accomplish the above objectives and goals, the intern will:

• Attend the intern orientation, training programs and become familiar with other written materials.
  • Review information packet
  • If assigned, participate in project orientation, all related calls thereafter and contribute towards achieving a positive result of the group project.
  • Review numbered memoranda relative to assignment.
• Shadow and work closely with designated team members to:
  • Understand various job functions
  • Gain exposure to different approaches to performing and completing assigned tasks.
• Assist with accounting, reporting, credit, marketing, human resources and/or training special projects.
• Utilize and enhance Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and/or SSRS reporting skills.

Special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• At least one year of post-secondary education and be working towards a 2 or 4 year degree in business, accounting, finance, human resources, management or agriculture.
• Reside in one of the counties serviced by AgCredit and have an interest in agriculture and/or agriculture business.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and required formats to recognize and correct correspondence and reports.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, easily move from one project to another, and ability to be flexible in the workplace.
• Ability to travel to branch offices as well as locations inside and outside the association for training. Appropriate mileage and expenses are reimbursed.

Internship Experience

• Exposure to the organization and agricultural lending
• Opportunity to job shadow a variety of positions
• Attend trainings to further your understanding of agricultural lending and other agricultural topics
• Positive, upbeat, and friendly work environment
• Hands on, real world job experience
• Network with others in the organization and industry

Diversity Statement / EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. AgCredit strives to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. EOE including disability/veterans.

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