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# 2027 Summer Internship Program at AgWest Farm Credit

- **Company:** AgWest Farm Credit
- **Location:** Arizona / California / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/agwestfarmcredit/jobs/4372303009

## Job description

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of current college students who are interested in exploring a career in the financial services industry. Our internship program is designed to provide a realistic job preview and insights to the career opportunities and potential that exists at AgWest, primarily in the areas of credit/lending, crop insurance, country home lending, and appraisal. Interns are assigned a designated coach, an individual research project, and a formal learning guide, exposing them to a variety of positions and areas of our business. Final interviews will take place October through November 2026. AgWest internships are full-time and generally last for 10 - 12 weeks from approximately June through August.

## Compensation Information

$22.00 per hour

Interns who need to secure temporary housing (due to the location of their internship) will receive an additional housing stipend.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, ag economics, ag business, or related field
- Preference for Juniors (expected graduation in 2028)
- Coursework related to at least one of the following: ag business, finance, accounting, economics, farm and ranch management, business management, marketing, and related courses
- Strong communication, analytical and computer skills, and teamwork demonstrated through involvement in extracurricular activities and / or outside work experience
- An agricultural background is desirable, but not a requirement

Internship Locations

- Safford, Tempe, and Yuma, Arizona
- Dinuba, Hanford, Imperial, Paso Robles and Tulare, California
- Idaho Falls, Nampa, and Twin Falls, Idaho
- Bozeman and Great Falls, Montana
- Junction City, Ontario, Pendleton and Salem, Oregon
- Burlington, Moses Lake, Pasco, Seattle, and Spokane, Washington

Application Requirements

Completion of the online job application which includes submitting transcripts (unofficial are okay). Cover letters are recommended, though not required.

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees will not be sponsored for work authorization, including but not limited to H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or STEM.

Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them.

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it.  Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process.

For more information about the information AgWest Farm Credit collects, please see the [AgWest Farm Credit California Privacy Policy](https://agwestfc.com/docs/default-source/privacy/agwest-employee-privacy-notice-for-ca-job-applicants).

## About AgWest Farm Credit

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Agriculture lending and financial services
- **Target customers**: Farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners, and crop insurance customers (B2B, primarily enterprise and SMB in agriculture)
- **Mission/purpose**: “Champion agriculture by being the most trusted resource to help our customers, employees and their communities thrive.” [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/about/about-us)

## Products & Services
- **Agricultural Loans**: Financing for land, equipment, operating expenses, and capital improvements for all sizes of operations.
- **Crop Insurance**: Risk management products to protect against weather and market volatility.
- **Financial Services**: Patronage dividends (profits returned to customer-owners), business planning, and succession planning.
- **Rural Home Loans**: Mortgage financing for rural properties.
- **Leasing & Other Credit**: Equipment leasing and specialized lending for cooperatives and agribusinesses.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (cooperative; no public market cap)
- **Key Metric**: Approximately $37 billion in total assets (as of early 2025) [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/about/about-us)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of the Farm Credit System (a 110-year-old nationwide network of lending institutions established by Congress in 1916)
- **Growth Signals**: Completed merger in January 2023, operates 58 locations across seven states, paid $7.8 million in charitable contributions in 2025, and returned patronage dividends equivalent to 1.25% of eligible average daily loan balances in 2025. [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Customer-owned cooperative structure**: Profits are returned to borrowers as patronage dividends, lowering total borrowing costs.
- **Deep agricultural expertise**: Over a century of experience serving the agricultural sector, with a diversified portfolio covering hundreds of commodities.
- **Local presence**: 58 physical locations across the West, enabling relationship-based lending and personalized service.
- **Stability of the Farm Credit System**: Backed by a government-sponsored enterprise that ensures reliable credit regardless of economic conditions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Supporting the next generation**: Committed to young, beginning, and small farmers through specialized programs and family succession planning.
- **Community investment**: Advocacy on Capitol Hill for the Farm Bill and active charitable giving to rural communities.
- **Digital and operational efficiency**: Continuing to modernize processes while maintaining a hybrid work environment for employees.

## Why Work Here
- **Workplace flexibility**: Hybrid remote schedules and flexible start times are available depending on position. [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers)
- **Casual dress code**: Jeans are welcome every day.
- **Learning and development**: Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year; Clifton Strengths coaching; internship and trainee programs.
- **Culture of recognition**: Peer-to-peer “Making a Difference” awards ($250 cash), team giving program ($400 per employee to pool for local nonprofits), and corporate charitable match up to $400 per employee per year. [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers/culture)
- **Purpose-driven work**: Employees directly support the agriculture industry and rural communities, with opportunities to visit customer operations.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation and benefits package focused on health and financial well-being.

## Sources
1. [agwestfc.com - About Us](https://www.agwestfc.com/about/about-us)
2. [agwestfc.com - Careers](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers)
3. [agwestfc.com - Culture](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers/culture)
4. [greenhouse.io - Jobs at AgWest Farm Credit](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/agwestfarmcredit)
5. [agwestfc.com - Homepage](https://www.agwestfc.com/)

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