Summer Internship

AgTexas Farm Credit; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities across 43-county

Mentorship from experienced staff

Hands-on learning experiences

Job summary

AgTexas Farm Credit Services is offering a 10-week summer internship designed to provide hands-on experience in agriculture credit, lending, and loan administration. Interns will travel across the 43-county territory to interact with branch staff, customers, and producers, gaining a 360-degree view of the business.

You will work on individual and group projects, mentored by AgTexas professionals, and participate in rotations across credit, loan administration, appraisal, and crop insurance where

Qualifications

• Hands-on learning across credit, lending and loan administration.
• Exposure to farm credit operations and customer interactions.
• Mentorship from seasoned AgTexas professionals.

Responsibilities

• Complete a credit-based individual project and a real-world group project.
• Travel throughout the 43-county territory to interact with staff, customers and producers.
• Learn from team members and gain insights into lending and financial services for agriculture.

Job description

Company Profile

AgTexas Farm Credit Services serves and supports approximately 2,600 member/borrowers in areas of lending, insurance sales, appraisal, and/or leasing. Eleven office locations can be found throughout the Association's 43-county trade territory, and the association has an average volume of approximately $2.7 billion. The lending portfolio consists of cotton, livestock, dairy, feed grains, real estate, and ag-related business loans. Additionally, the association territory provides diversity in production and mortgage loans as well as commodities financed. Without strong financial backing farmers and ranchers will not survive, and people will not have food to eat or clothes to wear. AgTexas provides reliable credit and crop insurance to our member-owners, so they can feed and clothe the world.

Company Profile

AgTexas Farm Credit Services serves and supports approximately 2,600 member/borrowers in areas of lending, insurance sales, appraisal, and/or leasing. Eleven office locations can be found throughout the Association's 43-county trade territory, and the association has an average volume of approximately $2.7 billion. The lending portfolio consists of cotton, livestock, dairy, feed grains, real estate, and ag-related business loans. Additionally, the association territory provides diversity in production and mortgage loans as well as commodities financed. Without strong financial backing farmers and ranchers will not survive, and people will not have food to eat or clothes to wear. AgTexas provides reliable credit and crop insurance to our member-owners, so they can feed and clothe the world.

AgTexas 2027 Summer Internship

Are you passionate about agriculture, finance, and lending? AgTexas is excited to offer a 10-week, summer internship program designed to provide aspiring professionals with hands‑on experience in agriculture credit, lending, and loan administration, along with exposure to other key areas of our business.

About The Program

• Duration: 10 weeks
• Travel Opportunities: Travel throughout our 43-county territory and interact with branch staff, customers, and agriculture producers to gain a 360-degree view of our business.
• Hands-On Learning: Learn directly from AgTexas team members, gaining valuable insights into the financial aspects of supporting the operations of producers we serve.
• Company Culture: Experience our core values and company culture first‑hand as you immerse yourself in the day‑to‑day operations at various sites.
• Individual Project: Work independently on a credit-based project, gaining valuable understanding of our processes.
• Group Project: Collaborate with fellow interns on a real‑world project. You will gather data, analyze trends, and develop recommendations to present to senior and executive leadership at the end of the program.

What You Will Gain

• In-depth knowledge of credit, lending, and loan administration functions.
• Exposure to various aspects of the agriculture industry.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals across key business areas.
• Experience in problem‑solving, teamwork, and leadership.
• The opportunity to present your findings and recommendations to senior leaders.

Learn From Different Roles & Mentorship

• Credit & Lending: Dive deep into the financial side of agriculture, learning how we support producers through credit analysis, loan structuring, and lending decisions. You will shadow professionals who manage loan portfolios, assess financial risk, and ensure compliance with lending regulations. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn about our rural home and construction loan sector.
• Loan Administration: Understand the nuts and bolts of loan processing, documentation, and servicing, while gaining exposure to the customer experience and back‑office functions that keep our operations running smoothly.
• Administrative Roles: Gain insight into the administrative support functions that help drive business efficiency, from office management to customer service.
• Appraisal & Crop Insurance: When possible, interns will have the chance to explore other critical areas such as property appraisals and crop insurance, learning how these services contribute to the broader financial health of our customers.
• Mentorship: Each intern will be paired with a mentor to provide guidance and feedback throughout the internship.
• Real‑World Examples: By engaging with mentors and team members, you will apply your learnings to real‑world scenarios, deepening your understanding of lending and financial services in agriculture.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

AgTexas FCS is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information.

Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to complete the application process should call our Lubbock office at [phone] and ask to speak to one of our HR representatives to request accommodation in the application process.

Salary: $15 per hour