About the role#
Farm Credit Illinois is hiring a Marketplace Engagement Intern for the summer of 2027. This full-time, paid position is based at our headquarters in Mahomet, Illinois. You will work with our team to support marketing efforts, analyze industry trends, and engage with our farmer-members. This role involves travel across the southern 60 counties of Illinois, including attendance at the Illinois FFA State Convention.
What you'll do#
- Analyze market trends and work with lending and insurance teams to find growth opportunities.
- Create and run targeted marketing campaigns, including graphic design and video production tasks.
- Manage social media content and track campaign performance.
- Assist with data management and the archiving of marketing materials.
- Explore the agricultural sector in central and southern Illinois.
- Participate in the Illinois FFA State Convention from June 8 to June 10.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student.
- Intent to remain enrolled as a student in the fall of 2027.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software.
- Preferred academic backgrounds include marketing, communications, agricultural business, or agricultural communications.
Location & details#
- Location: Mahomet, Illinois.
- Term: May 17, 2027, to August 5, 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Work Modality: On-site with required travel in the region.
- Housing: You must secure summer housing in or around Champaign County.
About Farm Credit Illinois
Farm Credit Illinois is an agricultural lending cooperative that provides financing and crop insurance to farm families, rural landowners, and agribusinesses. Founded in 1916, the organization operates across the southern 60 counties of Illinois. It manages a loan portfolio of 5 billion dollars and maintains a staff of 381 employees. The company is based in Mahomet and operates through a network of 14 regional offices.
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