About the role#
This summer internship provides hands-on experience in agricultural finance. You will work alongside professionals who serve farmers, ranchers, and rural communities throughout Texas. The program focuses on building professional connections and developing skills relevant to a career in agricultural lending.
What you'll do#
- Handle loan input, analysis, and credit processes.
- Work directly with loan officers, credit analysts, appraisers, and loan administrators to understand how financing decisions are made.
- Tour agricultural operations and visit various office locations.
- Shadow professionals across different areas of the organization.
- Learn the systems and technology used in agricultural lending.
- Build relationships with staff and executive leadership.
- Complete a summer project and present your findings to the executive leadership team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
- Junior, senior, or graduate student standing.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Initiative, leadership potential, and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Dependability, punctuality, and a commitment to consistent attendance.
- Preferred: Anticipated graduation in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 and previous work experience in the financial industry.
Location & details#
- Location: Waco, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 26 to August 12).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: $18 per hour.
- Relocation: $1,500 stipend available for eligible interns.
- Requirements: You must reside within a reasonable commuting distance and have reliable transportation. Attendance at three in-person sessions in College Station, Texas, is required.
About Capital Farm Credit
Capital Farm Credit is a rural lending cooperative based in College Station, Texas. Founded in 1916, it provides credit and financial services to farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. The organization operates across 192 counties in Texas through nearly 70 credit offices. It maintains a staff of 501 to 1,000 employees.
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