Summer Loan Officer Intern - Colonial Farm Credit

Employing Unit: Colonial Farm Credit

Position Title: Summer Loan Officer Intern
(one position; location TBD based on location of successful candidate)

Pay Rate: $17 per hour
Colonial Farm Credit (www.colonialfarmcredit.com) is an agricultural credit cooperation and provides loans for:
* Production capital for both full-time and part-time farmers
* Buildings, machinery, livestock or equipment
* Farms and country homes
* Land purchase, home construction, or improvements
* Ag-related businesses

Position Summary:
We have an excellent employment opportunity for a loan officer Intern in one of our main offices (Mechanicsville VA, Tappahannock VA, Hughesville MD, Windsor VA, or Farmville VA) near the successful candidate's residence.

This position will
* Collaborate with other branch employees to assist with customer event preparation and implementation
* Assist with setup at agricultural events where Farm Credit has a sponsored presence
* Assist with various marketing and public relations activities
* Write content for Association Leader newsletter publication and influencer email newsletter
* Travel to Association branches to learn the Colonial Farm Credit agricultural territory and participate in farm visits
* Work with Association loan officers to learn the primary functions of the loan officer position:
o serve present and prospective member customers with sound short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term loans according to Association and district policies, standards, and procedures
o formulate business development strategies that target potential Farm Credit member customers, as well as referrals from builders, realtors, and other sources
o represent the Association at local events and meetings
o promote related services to all current and prospective member customers

Requirements:
* Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in an agricultural field (agricultural economics preferred), finance, or economics
* Must be in good standing academically with a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a minimum of one semester remaining in related program
* Experience in agriculture preferred, but not required
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Strong analytical, judgment, and communication (oral and written) skills
* Ability to work in a team atmosphere
* Experience in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with ability to learn new software
* Must be independent, motivated, and adaptable
* Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with the ability to travel to and from various offices and events within the Colonial Farm Credit footprint (an Association-owned vehicle will be provided to the extent possible)
* Acceptable background reports (credit, criminal, driving, and drug screen)

Main Office Locations:
* Mechanicsville office, 7104 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville VA
* Tappahannock office, 135 Queen Street, Tappahannock VA
* Hughesville office, 7431 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville MD
* Windsor office, 11295 Windsor Blvd, Windsor VA
* Farmville office, 1700-A South Main Street, Farmville VA

Applications Accepted Through: Friday, October 25, 2024

NOTE: Position available beginning summer 2025 (flexible). Internship does not include housing or employee benefits.