Ag Department Intern

Beacon Credit Union; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Credit Union offers a 12-week, paid summer internship based in northern Indiana. The program is project-based and exposes you to multiple areas of the department and the credit union to understand how functions interrelate. If you’re interested in a specific area (sales, analytics), additional time can be allocated accordingly.

Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the possibility of returning during school breaks to gain practical experience in ag lending

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related degree program at a college.
• Strong computer skills: Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Some agricultural experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned projects to support the ag lending department.
• Accompany Loan Officers on farm visits and document findings; learn from interactions.
• Learn from Credit Analysts about tax returns, financial statements, and the risk rating process.
• Shadow Loan Processors to understand loan documentation and processing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Agricultural experience (a plus)

Excellent computer skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Trust and diplomacy

Education

Current college student pursuing a degree in a related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Note: This position could be based out of various BCU office locations, preferably in northern Indiana.

Role

This summer 2027 internship position will be projected-based and provide the chosen intern will exposure to various areas of the department, and credit union, to gain a general understanding of the different functions and how each interrelate to one another. If the intern has interest in a particular area (sales, analytical etc.), we will work to provide more time in that job function.

This is a 12-week (typically) paid summer program, with opportunity to return to work over school breaks.

Potential Duties and Responsibilities

- Completes assigned project(s) to further the mission and create efficiencies specific to the ag lending department.

• Accompanies Loan Officers on farm visits and then documents the file with information learned on the visit. - Works with Credit Analysts to gain knowledge on how tax returns and financial statements are reviewed and learns about the annual review and risk rating process.
• Shadows Loan Processors to learn the basics of loan documentation and loan processing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Some agricultural experience a plus
• Current college student pursuing a degree in a related field
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel)
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Must be extremely detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Significant level of trust and diplomacy

Standard position hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Beacon?

At Beacon, you're more than just an employee. You're part of a supportive, values-driven community that truly cares. Whether you're drawn by our strong team culture, opportunities for growth in business and finance, or the chance to make a real difference in members' lives, Beacon offers a career with purpose. Our team loves helping people, solving problems, and building meaningful relationships, all while enjoying great benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a positive, family-oriented environment. Join Beacon where people matter and every day is an opportunity to grow, serve, and thrive.