Loan Officer Intern - GEORGIA

Horizon Farm Credit; Georgia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Paid internship

Travel opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

AgSouth Farm Credit is offering a paid summer internship designed to develop skills in financial analysis, sales, business development, and customer relationship management. Interns work with mentors, complete development guides, and present a final project to senior management.

The program runs June 1, 2027 through July 30, 2027, with up to 40 hours per week at $18/hour. Housing and transportation are the interns’ responsibility, and some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Agribusiness, Agriculture or related field.
• Minimum completion of sophomore year of coursework.
• Strong organizational and technology skills.
• Detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to participate in and lead teammates to successful achievement of project objectives.
• Ability to communicate (oral and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to maintain good rapport with team members as well as maintain professionalism with customers and those outside the department.

Responsibilities

• Completing an intern development guide to gain industry knowledge about the Farm Credit System as well as AgSouth’s products and services.
• Partner with numerous Association employees on various assignments to expand your knowledge of business development, financial analysis, and customer relationship management.
• Completing as well as presenting an assigned project to the executive management team at the conclusion of the internship.

Skills

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Written & verbal communication

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Business/Agribusiness/Agriculture or related field

Job description

Spend your summer partnering with our leading agricultural lenders to advance your skills in financial analysis, sales, business development, and customer relationship management. You will be paired with mentors who direct, challenge and teach you about our company and different area of the business. Interns will have the opportunity to learn how to market and sell all the financial products AgSouth Farm Credit provides to rural America.

Responsibilities

• Completing an intern development guide to gain industry knowledge about the Farm Credit System as well as AgSouth’s products and services.
• Partner with numerous Association employees on various assignments to expand your knowledge of business development, financial analysis, and customer relationship management.
• Completing as well as presenting an assigned project to the executive management team at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Agribusiness, Agriculture or related field.
• Minimum completion of sophomore year of coursework.
• Strong organizational and technology skills.
• Detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to participate in and lead teammates to successful achievement of project objectives.
• Ability to communicate (oral and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to maintain good rapport with team members as well as maintain professionalism with customers and those outside the department.

Other Details: The Internship will start June 1, 2027 and end July 30, 2027. This is a paid internship, $18/hour and up to 40 hours per week; however, students must provide their own housing and transportation. Business related expenses will be paid by the organization. Some travel will be required.

*Start date is subject to change.

Why AgSouth?

We are committed to giving our interns the opportunity to experience full time employee responsibilities, meet with senior and executive management, and to become future leaders for our great organization.

AgSouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ABOUT US

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), religion, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Why AgSouth?

When you work here, you have an opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities. Part of the national Farm Credit System, we are an agricultural lending cooperative that provides loans for land, production agriculture, farm equipment, crop insurance, leasing, and home mortgages. Our $4 billion portfolio of customers and strong presence in local communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia allow us to effectively serve our member-borrowers as the largest agricultural lender in the southeast.

At AgSouth, we value our employees and provide them room to grow both personally and professionally. If you’re looking for more than just a job, consider joining the AgSouth family!

What can we offer you?

• Competitive pay, with paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, as well as paid time off for volunteering.
• Corporate incentive plan with spot bonuses for top-notch work.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Generous 401(k) matching contributions, as well as additional employer contributions.
• Reimbursement for approved higher education pursuits.
• A wellness program for employees, which includes resources for a healthier lifestyle.
• Corporate learning programs for professional development.
• Other perks, such as employee discounts on select cell phone providers, computers, etc.