Agribusiness Lending Credit Intern

GreenStone Farm Credit Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is offering an Agribusiness Lending Credit Internship in Grand Rapids, MI, paying $20/hour for a 7-month duration (Feb 2027–Aug 2027). Based in Grand Rapids, you will contribute to local communities and join a team of credit analysts.

You will gain hands-on experience in agricultural finance, work on meaningful projects, and receive mentorship while developing financial analysis skills with real data.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (agriculture, business, finance, accounting or economics).
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 is required.
• Sophomore status or above in your program.
• Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills; Excel/PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Learn from an experienced Agricultural Lending Credit Analyst on credit underwriting for agriculture.
• Use GreenStone systems to gather, analyze and present data for projects and timelines.
• Input, analyze and present financial information to support lending decisions.
• Stay updated on agricultural industry trends and credit strategies; collaborate with the Credit Leadership team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Agribusiness Lending Credit Internship - Grand Rapids, MI

This is a paid Internship with an hourly rate of $20/hr

Duration: February 2027 - August 2027

Location: Based in our Grand Rapids, MI office, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the local community while being an integral part of our organization.

Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to gain hands-on experience in the world of credit analysis and lending within the agricultural industry? GreenStone Farm Credit Services invites you to join our team as an ALG Credit Intern. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with our Credit Analysts, sharpen your skills in credit underwriting, and contribute to the growth of our organization.

What You’ll Gain by becoming at GreenStone Intern

• Hands-on experience in the agricultural finance industry.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in rural communities.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities of an ALG Credit Intern

• Learn from Experts: Work closely with an experienced Agricultural Lending Credit Analyst to gain valuable insights into the intricacies of credit underwriting specific to the agricultural sector.
• Harness Data: Utilize our advanced GreenStone systems to gather, analyze, and present critical data essential for various projects. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are executed efficiently and effectively within established timelines.
• Financial Analysis: Dive deep into the world of financial analysis software, where you will input, analyze, and present information crucial to project completion. Your contributions will directly impact lending decisions.
• Stay Informed: Stay on the cutting edge of agricultural industries and national agriculture news, developing a comprehensive understanding of the industry's dynamics and how they influence lending strategies.
• Collaborate: Work in tandem with our Credit Leadership team, providing support on departmental projects. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our organization's goals and initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• Agriculture background or interest preferred.
• Sophomore status or above in your academic program.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

About Us

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is over an $16 billion financial services institution with over 600 employees in 35 locations throughout Michigan and northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone provides short term and long-term credit to our customers, as well as a variety of other products and services, such as crop insurance, life and disability insurance, accounting services, tax planning and preparation, and appraisals.

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.