Land Fund Internship: Real Estate & Farm Management

Summit-Agricultural-Group; Alden Township (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Agricultural Group is seeking a Land Fund Intern to support asset acquisition, sale, and farm management across its extensive agri-business portfolio. The role is based at the Alden, Iowa headquarters and involves hands-on exposure to fund management processes and reporting.

You will assist in sourcing real estate opportunities, evaluating tenants, and developing market insights while gaining experience in exit strategies and farm operations under guidance from the management team.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or above studying agricultural business, agricultural studies, or related degree.
• Fast-paced entrepreneurial environment requires adaptability and initiative.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing agricultural real estate investment opportunities in the Midwest with farmers, brokers, lenders and appraisers.
• Assist in procuring creditworthy tenants to cash-rent the land including credit analysis.
• Develop market expertise, identify trends and opportunities, and make exit timing recommendations.
• Grow Summit Ag Management's farm management portfolio and maintain accurate farm records.
• Support drone imagery projects across Midwest portfolio funds and deliver findings to management.
• Deliver a final presentation to Summit's management team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Agricultural business/related degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Summit Agricultural Group is seeking a Land Fund Intern to support asset acquisition, sale, and farm management across its extensive agri-business portfolio. The role is based at the Alden, Iowa headquarters and involves hands-on exposure to fund management processes and reporting.

You will assist in sourcing real estate opportunities, evaluating tenants, and developing market insights while gaining experience in exit strategies and farm operations under guidance from the management team.