Industry Relations & Marketing Intern

Horizon Farm Credit, ACA; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from professionals

Networking opportunities

Professional development sessions

Diverse team environment

Job summary

Horizon Farm Credit is seeking an Industry Relations & Marketing Intern for a paid 10-12 week summer program across PA locations, including Mount Joy and Mechanicsburg. Responsibilities span marketing campaigns, customer education, industry relations, events, and content creation.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, CRM data entry, and support for scholarships via the Farm Credit Foundation. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Experience in agriculture is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Customer Experience, Marketing, and Government, Industry, & Member Relations teams with customer engagement initiatives.
• Support planning and execution of meetings, educational programs, and industry events.
• Represent Horizon Farm Credit at customer-facing events and meetings.
• Create content for digital marketing, webinars, and educational resources.
• Assist with association-wide campaigns and youth farm outreach.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Industry relations

Event planning

CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree (Ag Business/Marketing/Communications)

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Content creation tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Launch your career as an Industry Relations & Marketing Intern, where you'll gain hands‑on experience, build lasting professional connections, and make a meaningful impact on agriculture through marketing, customer engagement, industry relationships, and educational initiatives! Horizon Farm Credit is seeking a full‑time intern for the summer of 2027 to work in either our Mount Joy, PA, Mechanicsburg, PA, Shoemakersville, PA, York, PA, Lewisburg, PA, or Reedsville, PA branch location. To view locations, visit Locations | Horizon Farm Credit. The selected candidate will participate in a paid 10-12‑week internship. Summer intern hours are typically Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The internship program is scheduled to run from mid‑May through early August 2027.

Position Overview

Assist Horizon Farm Credit's Customer Experience, Marketing, and Government, Industry, & Member Relations teams with developing and executing key projects and initiatives related to customer engagement, branding, educational programming, industry relations, government affairs, events and sponsorships, content creation, and young, beginning, and small farmer outreach. This role will also be involved in collaborative cross‑functional initiatives and a group intern project for the association.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Support department initiatives including customer engagement, marketing campaigns, customer education projects, government affairs activities, industry relations efforts, events, and sponsorships.
• Help plan, coordinate, execute, and participate in Farm Credit customer meetings, educational programs, and industry events.
• Represent Horizon Farm Credit at customer‑facing events, meetings, and industry activities.
• Create and support content development efforts for digital marketing initiatives, customer communications, webinars, online learning modules, and other educational resources.
• Assist with the development and implementation of association‑wide campaigns, events, and customer experience initiatives.
• Support development of educational content and resources for young, beginning, and small farmers.
• Provide support to the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement's scholarship program, including event planning and data analysis.
• Assist with inputting participation activity, customer engagement information, and records into CRM systems.
• Learn about the Farm Credit System, Horizon Farm Credit's mission, and the collaborative relationship between teams throughout the association.
• Collaborate with internal workgroups, committees, and cross‑functional teams on identified projects and special assignments.

Required Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Ambitious student currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree program in Ag Business, Marketing, Communications, Industry Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• Preferred expected graduation dates between May 2028 - December 2029.
• Strong academic background and a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Experience in agriculture is considered a plus but not required.
• Preferred coursework or experience in marketing, communications, business, journalism, media, agriculture, or related disciplines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates creativity, strategic thinking, and customer‑focused problem‑solving.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to and from various offices and events within Horizon Farm Credit's territory.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and proven self‑starter.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Flexible to a changing work environment.

Who are we?

Horizon Farm Credit is an expert in agriculture, with over 100 years of serving rural America. As a premier rural lender, we're constantly growing and seeking new members for our team. As part of the Horizon Farm Credit team, you have the opportunity to make a difference in agriculture and rural communities.

What can we offer you?

• A unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment that touches several areas of the Agricultural Lending industry.
• Mentorship from accomplished professionals eager to share their knowledge and insights.
• Networking opportunities that could shape your future career.
• Tailored professional development sessions.
• The ability to work with a diverse team of individuals.

Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.