Job Information
Farm Credit Illinois Finance Intern in Mahomet, Illinois
Description/Job Summary
Farm Credit Illinois is an agricultural financial cooperative owned by 16,000 farmer, rural landowner, and agribusiness voting stockholder members in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. Dedicated to Helping Farm Families Succeed, FCI provides competitive and flexible financing, crop insurance expertise, and Rural 1st country life lending. FCI manages a $7 billion loan portfolio, sells 1.5 million acres of crop insurance coverage, and employs 280 staff in the Mahomet headquarters and 14 regional offices.
As a Farm Credit Illinois Finance Intern, you will explore finance/accounting careers and gain valuable on-the-job experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and accounting applied to agricultural lending and crop insurance.
Expected weekly experiences include completion of meaningful projects and job shadowing opportunities. In this role you will support the business planning function, portfolio analysis reporting, and finance/accounting project work.
We seek students aligned with our five core values - family, integrity, relationships, expertise, and passion - and motivated to find innovative solutions to business needs.
Required Skills
Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, work ethic, and integrity. Interns will be integrated into the Finance Team but will also need the initiative to learn and work independently.
Proficiencies in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook software applications are required.
Preferred Skills
Strong Excel experience preferred along with coursework in accounting and finance or experience with financial analysis, reporting, and/or budgeting.
Required Education
Candidates for an internship position must be enrolled as college students during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters with the intent to be enrolled as students in Fall 2025 as well.
Preferred Education
Desired degree programs of candidates include finance, accounting, business administration, agricultural business, agricultural economics, or another related degree program.
Details
In addition to a competitive hourly rate and living stipend, the Farm Credit Illinois Internship program offers personal growth and learning opportunities, exploration of potential career interests, "Dress for Your Day" dress code, and other perks. If your academic institution/program of study offers college credit for internship experiences and you choose to participate, we are open to helping you gain course credit for your work.
The Finance Intern will work full-time (40 hours) during the 2025 Summer 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 though the application link by October 11, 2024.
Reach out to Margaret Vaessen, Human Resources Generalist, with any questions at margaret.vaessen@farmcreditil.com.