Insurance Officer Intern

Job Summary• Work location for this internship can be at any of the Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) retail offices in Iowa.*As an Insurance Officer at Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) you will have the opportunity to learn the primary responsibilities of an insurance officer, develop and build on your sales skills, manage portfolios and be a part of a supportive team. You’ll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with customers, teammates and support the local communities that you serve. Our interns work on projects that matter—and teams will rely on your skills and insights to help deliver those projects to market. You’ll get the opportunity to work on real projects and have fun along the way.  FCSAmerica is a great place to work. You see it in our people and the relationships they have with each other and our customers. Our passion and commitment to serving both rural America and each other is key to our success in the marketplace. Join FCSAmerica today and help us shape the future of agriculture. Essential Duties & Responsibilities• Exposure to sales production of insurance products to customers and non-customer prospects.• Learn resources and techniques for prospecting new customers.• Observe marketing/sales and prospecting calls by Insurance Officers.• Assist Insurance Officers with organizing and coordinating insurance programs within assigned marketing areas.• Learn multi-peril and hail insurance products offered by Farm Credit Services of America.• Promote Farm Credit Services of America through various public activities.• Learn general office procedures. Conduct mailings on various Farm Credit of America promotions or products.• Attend staff meetings and participate, if applicable.• Observe support roles and responsibilities.• Complete special projects assigned.Education Requirements• Currently pursuing a bachelors or master’s degree in Ag Business, Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science or similar degree• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale• Demonstrated leadership abilities• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)• Strong desire to gain further understanding of the ag finance, lending and credit business• Available for a 12-week internship during summer.Internship Benefits• Qualified interns will receive a competitive hourly wage and $500 sign-on bonus• Relocation assistance is availableWe reserve the right to close this posting early if we receive a large number of qualified applicants.About UsFarm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives operating under joint management. While each Association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, the cooperatives pool their resources, experience, and talent to deliver affordable credit, crop insurance services, and financial services.FCSAmerica serves rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. AgCountry serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and Frontier Farm Credit serves eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today’s agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.We have employment opportunities across our combined eight states. FCSAmerica is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and has 42 local offices; AgCountry is headquartered in Fargo, ND and has 45 local offices; and Frontier Farm Credit is headquartered in Manhattan, KS and has six local offices.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.