Marketing Intern
From your first day, you will be part of an engaged and customer-focused team! You will be introduced to various aspects of our operations and given the opportunity to work on a small business project within your department. Additionally, the summer is packed with opportunities to get to know Farm Credit – our people, our customers, and our unique contribution to rural America. Expect to challenge and to be challenged!
Our Marketing Department shapes and shares the Farm Credit story, connecting with farmers, rural homeowners, and agribusinesses throughout Virginia, West Virginia, and western Maryland. Through branding, outreach, campaigns, and digital communication, we build awareness, trust, and engagement so that our cooperative not only meets financial needs but also strengthens relationships and supports vibrant rural communities.
Location Options (choose one): Staunton, VA, (Verona Ops), Roanoke, VA, Harrisonburg, VA, Abingdon, VA, Warrenton, VA, Moorefield, WV, or Romney, WV
The internship program runs from approximately June 1st through mid-August.
Pay is $17/hour
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Gain an understanding of our various operations
- Actively participate in educational opportunities provided throughout the summer to gain a broad understanding of Farm Credit
- Gain an understanding of the Association's vision, mission, and core values
- Assist in researching, developing, and carrying out a project plan with specific goals and recommendations
- Present final project in a creative and effective manner.
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in Finance/Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Technology, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Business, and/or Agricultural focus, (other similar degrees considered)
- Ability to think on your feet, solve problems creatively, work independently, and travel extensively throughout our region
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, ability to work productively with a diverse team, and be a savvy technology user
- Reflect Farm Credit values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Collaboration
(FCV is an EEO/AA employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.)
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact me by email at CNorthrop@FCVirginias.com and let me know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.