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# Intern Communications at Compeer Financial

- **Company:** Compeer Financial
- **Location:** Mankato, MN
- **Compensation:** $19–$20/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/compeerfinancial/jobs/5415866008

## Job description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

- Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
- Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
- Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
- Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
- Learning and development programs
- Mentorship programs
- Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
- Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit [www.compeer.com/careers](https://www.compeer.com/careers).

CPT & Pre-Opt candidates invited to apply.

This is a paid internship; however, the intern must provide their own housing and transportation. Business related transportation and expenses will be paid by the organization. This internship requires working 15+ hours/week from October 2026 – May 2027. This position is open to Mankato office location. If pursuing internship credit through your university, it is your responsibility to consult with your advisor and review the internship's job description to ensure it meets the minimum eligibility requirements.

Compeer Financial is seeking collaborative, innovative and dynamic professionals to be a part of our Top Workplace culture!

The contributions you will make: This position will experience what it’s like to be part of a corporate communications team supporting a financial services provider for agriculture and rural communities. Learning will come through a variety of tasks that further team member awareness and contribute to a strong internal culture.

A typical day:

- Update editorial calendars and develop content for digital message boards
- Research and draft articles for corporate intranet
- Assist team members with executing communication plans
- Develop PowerPoint slides for use in presentations
- Gather metrics and update reports
- Summarize large group meetings from transcripts and recordings
- Assist with photo and video shoots as needed
- Attend team meetings and participate in cross-functional workgroups

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing.
- Possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work, with limited guidance.
- Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in photo editing, video production and/or graphic design preferred.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills; ability to initiate and maintain professional conversations.
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
- Skills in using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proven ability to demonstrate solid judgment and flexibility and thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

How we will take care of you:

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Base Pay $19—$20 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

[Click here to view federal employment laws applicable for applicants.](https://compeermedia.blob.core.windows.net/storage/compeer/media/sharedmedia/hr/1federalposter.pdf)

## About Compeer Financial

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative providing loans, leases, risk management, and financial services to support agriculture and rural communities across Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
- **Entity Type**: Private (member-owned cooperative, part of the Farm Credit System)
- **Headquarters**: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA
- **Founded**: Not publicly available in provided sources
- **Founders**: Not applicable (member-owned cooperative)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Agricultural finance and rural lending
- **Target customers**: Farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, rural homeowners, and commercial enterprises in rural areas (B2B and B2C)
- **Mission**: Enriching agriculture and rural America

## Products & Services
- **Agricultural Loans & Leases**: Customized financing for farm operations, equipment, and land.
- **Commercial Financing**: Loans and leases for rural businesses and agribusinesses.
- **Rural Home & Property Loans**: Mortgages for homes in rural communities.
- **Appraisal Services**: Professional property and equipment appraisals.
- **Crop & Livestock Insurance**: Risk management products for producers.
- **Tax & Accounting Services**: Specialized tax preparation and accounting for agricultural clients.

## Market Standing
- **Total Assets**: $36.1 billion (as of May 2026) – [compeer.com](https://www.compeer.com/getmedia/46cefc34-bbc1-45af-9a5d-c738c0b8d577/Compeer_FactSheet_Update_5-2026.pdf)
- **Key Metric**: 80,000 member-owners and 1,500 team members – [compeer.com](https://www.compeer.com/getmedia/46cefc34-bbc1-45af-9a5d-c738c0b8d577/Compeer_FactSheet_Update_5-2026.pdf)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of the Farm Credit System (a nationwide network of government-sponsored lending cooperatives); no external investors.
- **Growth Signals**: Third largest cooperative in the Farm Credit System; serves 144 counties; active hiring across multiple departments including technology, lending, and risk.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Cooperative structure**: Member-owned, profits returned to members or reinvested in rural communities.
- **Farm Credit System affiliation**: Access to stable, low-cost funding and deep expertise in agricultural credit.
- **Comprehensive suite**: One-stop shop for loans, insurance, appraisal, and tax services tailored to agriculture.
- **Local presence**: 144-county territory with branch offices, enabling personalized service.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Supporting rural America through innovative financial solutions, investing 1% of annual net earnings back into communities via grants and scholarships, and expanding digital capabilities (e.g., AgriAccess platform).
- **Growth direction**: Hiring in technology and engineering roles to enhance digital delivery and infrastructure – [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/compeerfinancial)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven (Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Empowerment, Inclusion); inclusive workspace where diversity is celebrated – [compeer.com](https://www.compeer.com/careers)
- **Work model**: Hybrid and flexible schedules; paid volunteer leave; annual donation matching up to $1,000 – [compeer.com](https://www.compeer.com/careers/what-we-do)
- **Engineering/tech opportunities**: Roles in Technology Development & Delivery, Infrastructure, and Engineering (e.g., Manager Engineering – DEX, Principal Systems Developer) – [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/compeerfinancial)
- **Perks**: Comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, paid internships, and a mission-driven environment focused on enriching rural communities.

## Sources
1. [compeer.com – Careers](https://www.compeer.com/careers)
2. [compeer.com – Homepage](https://www.compeer.com/)
3. [compeer.com – Fact Sheet (PDF)](https://www.compeer.com/getmedia/46cefc34-bbc1-45af-9a5d-c738c0b8d577/Compeer_FactSheet_Update_5-2026.pdf)
4. [greenhouse.io – Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/compeerfinancial)
5. [compeer.com – What We Do](https://www.compeer.com/careers/what-we-do)

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