Summer 2021 Intern
Farm Credit Illinois supports rural communities, farm families and agriculture with constructive credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. We are a farmer owned and directed cooperative serving over 10,000 farm families throughout the southern 60 counties in Illinois.
As a Farm Credit Illinois intern, you’ll have opportunities to learn about agriculture in central/southern Illinois, gain valuable on-the-job experience in a variety of departments through projects, job shadowing and mentoring, and become part of a family-oriented team working to serve our members.
We seek students aligned with our five core values – family, integrity, relationships, expertise and passion – and motivated to find innovative solutions to business needs.
Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, work ethic and integrity. Interns will work in a team-based environment but will also need to take the initiative to learn and work independently. Proficiencies in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook software applications are required.
Candidates for an internship position must be enrolled as college sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students for the fall 2020 semester.
Desired degree programs of candidates include: agricultural business, agricultural economics, agricultural communications, business or finance.
In addition to a competitive hourly rate, the Farm Credit Illinois Summer Internship program offers personal growth and learning opportunities, reimbursement for all business travel expenses incurred, a logo wear allowance, “Dress For Your Day” dress code and other perks. We welcome the opportunity to work with you in gaining college credit based on summer internship experiences.
Students selected as Farm Credit Illinois Summer Interns will participate in a twelve-week internship based at the central office in Mahomet, Illinois and have opportunities for day and overnight travel assignments throughout the southern 60 counties of Illinois. Summer Intern hours are 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m., Monday – Friday. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the application link by October 1.