Farm Credit - Ridgeland, MS
posted 2 days ago
- Intern
Ridgeland, MS
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The First South Farm Credit Summer Internship Program allows students to spend their summer working with our leading agricultural lenders. First South interns will work alongside our Loan Officers to advance skills in finance, sales, marketing, and customer service. Interns will be able to apply business skills in a real world environment, expand your network of professional contacts, and gain valuable experience with an industry leader. The internship will last tentatively from May 29 - August 1.
Responsibilities
- Learn about the Farm Credit System and First South Farm Credit's operation, products and services, and primary job functions.
- Develop the skills necessary to effectively promote our business by understanding how to market products and services.
- Discover how to make sound credit decisions by understanding balance sheets and income statements, learning key ratios and their importance in the decision process, and reviewing and interpreting credit reports.
- Understand how to service existing customers by participating in the loan application process, loan closings, and farm visits.
- Utilize project management tools to plan, lead, and deliver projects at both the association and branch levels.
- Learn more about individual skills and competencies and the impact they will have on your career plan.
Benefits
- Gain valuable experience with an industry leader.
- Expand your network of professional contacts.
