GROWMARK Credit Intern

FS System; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Pension plan

Job summary

Evergreen FS, in partnership with GROWMARK, offers a Credit Intern internship for Summer 2027, focusing on agriculture credit operations and customer service. The program includes mentorship, professional development, networking, and a capstone project, with hands‑on experience in contracts, data entry, and reporting.

You will gain exposure to contract processing, data validation, and cross‑functional teamwork, preparing you for a career in agricultural finance and operations within a prominent

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in accounting, finance or business.
• Associate degree in accounting/finance/business administration, or relevant experience.
• Experience with Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Process new Fuel Contracts including data entry, bookings, and contract admin.
• Update customer profile and receivables reporting.
• Update contract log for weekly position reporting.
• Reconcile contract data and generate management reports.
• Scan and index contracts for electronic viewing.
• Assist with data validation for AME/wEBS integration.
• Resolve administrative problems and inquiries.

Skills

Data entry

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Pursuing degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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City: Bloomington

State: IL

SALARY: $19.00/hour

BENEFITS: We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Join Evergreen FS as a GROWMARK Credit Intern for the Summer of 2027 and gain real-world experience with a leading agricultural solutions provider. You'll develop knowledge in agriculture credit operations and customer service while participating in the GROWMARK Internship Program, which includes mentorship, professional development, networking, and a capstone project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for processing new Fuel Contracts including but not limited to, contract data entry, generating bookings, contract administrative activity, and general customer account management related to support a specific customer group.
• Update customer profile (including statement classification, sales classification & receivables reporting).
• Update contract log for weekly position report.
• Reconcile contract data and generate various management reports.
• Scan and index completed contracts for electronic viewing.
• Assist with data validation for AME/wEBS integration.
• Resolve administrative problems and inquiries.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university and in good academic standing at the start of the internship, with preferred candidates going into their junior or Senior year at the time of the internship (i.e., juniors going into their senior year qualify, but students graduating before the start of their internship do not).
• Normally requires an associate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or relevant experience with accounting-related areas including inventory, payables, receivables, billing systems, and overhead.
• Experience with excel and the ability to use accounting systems to enhance business processes; and the ability to learn accounting-related software.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, decision making and skill development.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record, along with willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK and Evergreen FS, Inc. policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Participate in all GROWMARK Internship Program activities and meetings.

Ability to work a minimum of 12 weeks over the Summer, starting May 24, 2027, at the latest.

Attend three required internship events:

• May 24-25, 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL)
• June 28-30, 2027: Mid-Summer Meeting (Location TBD)
• August 11-12, 2027: Conclusion Meeting (Bloomington, IL)

Actively participate in mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities.

Complete and present a summer internship project.

WHY JOIN US?

Gain hands‑on agronomy experience, grow your professional network, and learn from industry leaders while exploring career opportunities within the GROWMARK System and supporting farmer‑member customers.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job‑related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well‑being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

Nearest Major Market: Bloomington IL
Nearest Secondary Market: Normal
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