Intern - Internal Audit Department (Summer 2027)

About AgCredit

Our mission at AgCredit is to create lifelong opportunities for our customers and employees by striving to be the premier cooperative lender and employer in our rural communities. Our core values focus on relationships, respect, integrity, service, accountability, teamwork and courage for our customers' and employees' success. As a cooperative agricultural lending institution, our commitment is to our customer-owners.

Headquartered in Fostoria, OH, AgCredit serves over 7,000 member-owners in 15 lending offices throughout 18 counties across northwest and central Ohio. As part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are proud to return our profits back to our members through our patronage program. We hope you’ll consider joining our experienced lending team as we continue to serve our customers, employees and communities.

Internship – Internal Audit, Administrative Office, Fostoria, OH

Summer 2027 (May – August)

Posting will close on October 15, 2026, hiring to follow

Develop knowledge about AgCredit, ACA and the Farm Credit System’s operations, products and services and how they relate to the agricultural community. Contribute to the successful operations of the cooperative. Comply with all AgCredit, ACA policies and procedures while maintaining regular and punctual attendance as expected of this position.

Responsibilities

1. Interns are expected to:
   • Learn about the Farm Credit System, AgCredit’s accounting, reporting, human resources and training administrative operations job functions. 
   • Develop the skills necessary to execute assigned accounting, reporting, human resources and training job responsibilities, which may include the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and other database tools. 
   • Complete assignments and projects both as assigned and within the specified timeframe.

   • Submit a written evaluation of the internship experience to the Director of Human Resources during the last week of the internship.

2. To accomplish the above objectives and goals, the intern will: 

• Attend the intern orientation, training programs and become familiar with other written materials.
  • Review information packet
  • If assigned, participate in project orientation, all related calls thereafter and contribute towards achieving a positive result of the group project.
  • Review numbered memoranda relative to assignment.
• Shadow and work closely with designated team members to:
  • Understand various job functions 
  • Gain exposure to different approaches to performing and completing assigned tasks.
• Assist with risk management and audit special projects.
• Utilize and enhance Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and/or SSRS reporting skills.

     3. Special projects as assigned.

• Assist our audit department as needed with day-to-day needs or other projects as the need may arise. Projects may include but are not limited to:
  1. Compiling data on business processes throughout the Association
  2. Researching and assisting with process automation
  3. Assisting with internal audits in assigned areas such as financial reporting and continuous monitoring
  4. Offer supplemental assistance to the Risk Management team, as appropriate, when workload and intern availability align

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•   At least one year of post-secondary education and be working toward a 2- or 4-year degree in business, accounting, finance, human resources or management.

•   Reside in one of the counties serviced by AgCredit and have an interest in agriculture and/or agricultural business.

•   Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of people.

•   Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and required formats to recognize and correct correspondence and reports.

•   Ability to work independently under general supervision.

•   Professional verbal and written communication skills.

•   Ability to prioritize workload, move easily from one project to another and be flexible in the workplace.

•   Ability to travel to regional offices and locations inside and outside the association for training. Appropriate mileage and expenses are reimbursed.

•   Ability to communicate effectively by openly asking questions and collaborating with team members to deepen understanding of audit procedures.

Internship Experience

•   Exposure to the organization, the Farm Credit System and agricultural lending.

•   Opportunity to work closely with Audit and Risk Management team members and job shadow a variety of positions.

•   Hands-on experience with internal audit projects, business process data, financial reporting, continuous monitoring and process automation.

•   Attend trainings to further your understanding of agricultural lending and other agricultural topics.

•   Positive, upbeat and friendly work environment.

•   Hands-on, real-world job experience.

•   Network with others in the organization and industry.

Schedule

•   Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Diversity Statement / EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AgCredit strives to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. EOE including disability/veterans.