Marketplace Internship
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FCS Financial, ACA
Jefferson City, MO, US
Summary
The intern will gain hands-on experience in agricultural lending, credit fundamentals, and business operations while working with industry professionals. They will also complete value-added projects and contribute to marketing efforts to support the association's mission.
Job Description
Marketplace Internship
Learn. Grow. Explore Missouri Agriculture.
Looking for an internship that is more than just coffee runs and spreadsheets?
FCS Financial is looking for three Marketplace Interns to join us for a 12-Week summer experience designed to help them explore career opportunities, build professional skills, and gain real-word exposure to the finance side of Missouri Agriculture. If you’re curious, motivated, and ready to learn, this internship offers a unique opportunity to work with experienced professionals while making connections across our Association.
As a Marketplace Intern, you’ll discover how FCS Financial supports agriculture and rural communities throughout Missouri and gain hands-on experience in lending, customer relationships, and business operations. Through this experience you'll build your network, develop new skills, find a career path, and experience our “One Team” culture.
The Opportunity
As a Marketplace Intern, you will:
- Work with industry professionals across the Association and learn how FCS Financial serves our member owners throughout Missouri
- Be partnered with a mentor from our Young Professional group to provide guidance and support throughout the internship
- Gain exposure to the full agricultural lending process from start to finish.
- Explore a variety of areas FCS Financial has to offer: Crop Insurance, Accounting & Finance, Credit Services, Human Resources, Legal, Loan Services, Audit, Marketing, Title Services, and Information Services
- Experience our “One Team” culture through collaboration, mentorship and team activities.
- Customize part of your internship by spending areas that interest you and align with your career goals
- Travel throughout Missouri and gain first hand exposure to the agriculture industry and our member owners.
Why Join FCS Financial?
- Meaningful Experience: Gain hands-on experience to agricultural finance, lending, and business operations.
- Professional Growth: Develop workplace skills, build confidence, and explore future career paths.
- Network Opportunities: Connect with leaders, industry professionals, and other interns across Missouri.
- Missouri Agriculture Exposure: Experience the diversity of Missouri agriculture through travel and customer interactions.
- Competitive Pay: Starting Wage of $20.00 per hour (subject to change).
- Travel Support: Eligible internship related travel expenses are covered by FCS Financial.
- Purpose: Be apart of an organization that is committed to strengthening agricultural and rural communities.
What You Need
- Current college sophomore (Completed 30 Credits), junior (Completed 60 Credits), first-semester senior, or graduate student.
- Pursuing a degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Communications, General Agriculture, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- General knowledge of agriculture, rural communities, financial services, and FCS Financial.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Valid driver's license.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you’re looking for an internship that combines meaningful work, professional development,
and a chance to see another side of Missouri agriculture, we’d love for you to apply!
Location
Marketplace Interns are assigned to one of the three regional teams across Missouri:
- Northern Missouri – Team #1
- Central Missouri – Team #2
- Southern Missouri – Team #3
Position Details
This position will close on October 16, 2026.
This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Department: Marketplace Services
Reports To: Senior Vice President, Human Resources or Designee
Supervises: None
This 12-week internship typically begins in late May and concludes during the second week of August.
Job Functions*
|
Percentage |
Job Functions |
|
50% |
Internship Program - (12 Weeks)
|
|
20% |
Projects
|
|
20% |
Communication
|
|
10% |
Marketing
|
|
n/a |
Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization. |
*Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties. This job description is subject to change without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
- College sophomores, juniors, first semester seniors, or graduate students
- Desired degree programs are Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Communications, General Agriculture, Business, Finance
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Required Knowledge and Skills
- General knowledge of FCS Financial
- General knowledge of the agricultural industry
- General knowledge of agriculture/rural communities
- General knowledge of financial services industry
- General knowledge of basic financial/accounting terms and applications
- Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e‐mail, word and spreadsheet processing
- Oral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences
- Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ data
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at
[email protected]
[email protected]
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity,
please click
http://help.baiworks.com/files/EEO_Is_The_Law.pdf .
FCS Financial is dedicated to supporting agriculture and rural communities. Currently we serve nearly 14,000 qualified member-owners in Missouri. We provide loans, leases and related services to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, aquatic producers, timber harvesters, agribusinesses, and agricultural and rural utility cooperatives. FCS Financial is a member of the Farm Credit System. Established in 1916 by Congress, the System provides more than one third of the credit needed by those who live and work in rural America. With more than 100 years of agricultural lending experience, the Farm Credit System is the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States.
Our loan officers are part of our customer's team focused on giving them the best service through customizing the right product mix for them. Our staff are committed to finding the best solutions because we are our customer's neighbors and we want to see them succeed and prosper. Here at FCS Financial, we strive to provide our customers with a loan product customized to their needs and business.
As a cooperative, FCS Financial offers our member owners a variety of benefits that aren’t found at other lending institutions. We provide discounts to major retail stores and our members may receive a patronage check at the conclusion of the business year. When FCS Financial is successful, patronage allows us to share that success with our member owners.
We are committed to seeing rural Missouri prosper and grow because of this commitment our staff are involved in your communities. Staff members serve on many local committees and fair boards. They also provide assistance to local 4-H and FFA groups by providing educational programs or paper goods for events.
As you can see, FCS Financial is more than just a financial institution, we are a part of rural Missouri and are dedicated to working for our customers.
Founded
1916
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Financial Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Jefferson City, MO
FCS Financial is dedicated to supporting agriculture and rural communities. Currently we serve nearly 14,000 qualified member-owners in Missouri. We provide loans, leases and related services to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, aquatic producers, timber harvesters, agribusinesses, and agricultural and rural utility cooperatives. FCS Financial is a member of the Farm Credit System. Established in 1916 by Congress, the System provides more than one third of the credit needed by those who live and work in rural America. With more than 100 years of agricultural lending experience, the Farm Credit System is the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States.
Our loan officers are part of our customer's team focused on giving them the best service through customizing the right product mix for them. Our staff are committed to finding the best solutions because we are our customer's neighbors and we want to see them succeed and prosper. Here at FCS Financial, we strive to provide our customers with a loan product customized to their needs and business.
As a cooperative, FCS Financial offers our member owners a variety of benefits that aren’t found at other lending institutions. We provide discounts to major retail stores and our members may receive a patronage check at the conclusion of the business year. When FCS Financial is successful, patronage allows us to share that success with our member owners.
We are committed to seeing rural Missouri prosper and grow because of this commitment our staff are involved in your communities. Staff members serve on many local committees and fair boards. They also provide assistance to local 4-H and FFA groups by providing educational programs or paper goods for events.
As you can see, FCS Financial is more than just a financial institution, we are a part of rural Missouri and are dedicated to working for our customers.
Founded
1916
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Financial Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Jefferson City, MO