Paid Regulatory & Economic Affairs Internship

Farm Credit Council; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 49,428,000 - 65,904,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Launching Leaders program stipend

Job summary

Farm Credit Council seeks a motivated spring intern for its Washington, DC-based regulatory team. The role offers hands-on experience in federal regulatory and government affairs with a focus on agricultural economics and policy.

The internship is paid at $23/hour, ~30–40 hours/week from January to April, with hybrid work (remote Mon/Wed and in-office Tue–Thu). Preference given to students from HBCUs or MANRRS affiliates and those pursuing related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum junior standing or recent college undergraduate pursuing or having completed a degree in agricultural economics, agricultural business, public policy, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Legally authorized to perform work in the U.S.
• Engages professionally and politely with board of directors, members, and constituents
• Supports the core values and mission of the organization

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking and analyzing federal regulatory and legislative developments impacting the Farm Credit System and the agricultural economy.
• Conduct research on economic trends relevant to agriculture, rural lending, and financial markets.
• Support the development of comment letters and position papers on proposed federal regulations.
• Compile and analyze data and statistics to support internal reports and presentations.
• Attend and report on congressional hearings, agency briefings, and industry meetings.
• Collaborate with FCC staff on projects related to federal policies, credit access, financial markets, and other Farm Credit issues.
• Participate in events and other opportunities as needed.

Skills

Strong written and verbal

Collaborative mindset

Proactive attitude

Education

Junior standing or recent college undergraduate in agricultural economics, agricultural business, public policy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Farm Credit Council is seeking a motivated and dynamic spring intern to join our Washington D.C.-based regulatory team. This intern will gain hands-on experience in federal regulatory and government affairs and economic analysis within the financial services and agriculture industry.

Successful applicants will have a proactive attitude, collaborative mindset and a background or strong interest in economic research and government affairs in the agricultural sector.

This is a paid internship at $23/hour, with an expectation of working approximately 30-40 hours per week from January to end of April. The Farm Credit Council operates on a hybrid schedule with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in the office Tuesday through Thursday, however, we are open to adjusting hours and in office days to accommodate academic commitments such as school or class schedules. Candidates must be based in the Washington D.C. area for the length of the internship and available to work in person on pre-determined in-office days

Any student or recent graduate of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or student active in their MANRRS University chapter selected to intern would receive an additional $3,500 stipend as part of Farm Credit’s Launching Leaders program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in tracking and analyzing federal regulatory and legislative developments impacting the Farm Credit System and the agricultural economy.
• Conduct research on economic trends relevant to agriculture, rural lending, and financial markets.
• Support the development of comment letters and position papers on proposed federal regulations.
• Compile and analyze data and statistics to support internal reports and presentations.
• Attend and report on congressional hearings, agency briefings, and industry meetings.
• Collaborate with FCC staff on projects related to federal policies, credit access, financial markets, and other Farm Credit issues.
• Participate in events and other opportunities as needed.
• Minimum junior standing or recent college undergraduate pursuing or having completed a degree in agricultural economics, agricultural business, public policy, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Legally authorized to perform work in the U.S.
• Engages professionally and politely with board of directors, members, and constituents
• Supports the core values and mission of the organization

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum junior standing or recent college undergraduate pursuing or having completed a degree in agricultural economics, agricultural business, public policy, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Legally authorized to perform work in the U.S.
• Engages professionally and politely with board of directors, members, and constituents
• Supports the core values and mission of the organization

An Overview of Farm Credit Council

The Farm Credit Council is the national trade association representingFarm Credit System institutions before Congress, the Executive Branchand others.The Councilprovides the mechanism for member grassroots involvement in the development of positions and policies with respect to federal legislation and government actions that impact Farm Credit.

Farm Credit has a mission to support rural communities and agriculture with reliable, competitive credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. More information about Farm Credit is available at www.farmcredit.com.

Farm Credit Council is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusivity and strive to build a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply.

FCC may require job candidates to successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment.