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 is designed to build industry experience and professional connections while preparing you for a future career.
What you'll do#
- Gain experience in daily office operations, including loan input, analysis, and credit processes.
- Work with loan officers, credit analysts, appraisers, and loan administrators to learn how financing decisions are made.
- Tour agricultural operations and shadow professionals across different areas of the organization.
- Develop a working knowledge of the systems and technology used in agricultural lending.
- Build relationships with employees and executive leaders.
- Complete a summer project and present your work to the executive leadership team during the closing session.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
- Junior, senior, or graduate student standing by the start of the internship.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Initiative, leadership potential, and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
- Dependability, punctuality, and a commitment to consistent attendance.
- Previous work experience in the financial industry is preferred.
- Anticipated graduation in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: College Station, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 26 to August 12).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: $18 per hour.
- Relocation: $1,500 stipend for eligible interns.
- Requirements: You must reside within a reasonable commuting distance and have reliable transportation. You are required to attend three in-person sessions at the headquarters in College Station.
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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