About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the summer of 2027. You will work with the Customer Experience, Marketing, and Government, Industry, & Member Relations teams. You will assist with projects involving customer engagement, branding, educational programming, and outreach to young, beginning, and small farmers. You will also participate in cross-functional initiatives and a group intern project.
What you'll do#
- Support marketing campaigns, customer education projects, and government affairs activities.
- Plan, coordinate, and attend customer meetings and industry events.
- Represent the company at customer-facing activities.
- Create content for digital marketing, webinars, online learning modules, and communications.
- Assist with association-wide campaigns and customer experience initiatives.
- Support the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement scholarship program through data analysis and event planning.
- Input engagement information and activity records into CRM systems.
- Learn about the Farm Credit System and the company mission.
- Work with internal workgroups and committees on special assignments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Ag Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between May 2028 and December 2029.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable transportation for travel to various offices and events within the company territory.
- Experience in agriculture is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in one of the following locations: Mount Joy, Mechanicsburg, Shoemakersville, York, Lewisburg, or Reedsville, Pennsylvania.
- The internship lasts 10 to 12 weeks, running from mid-May through early August 2027.
- Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About Horizon Farm Credit
Horizon Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1916, it operates as part of the national Farm Credit System. The company provides financial services including farm loans, crop insurance, and rural home mortgages. It maintains over 20 offices across five states and employs between 201 and 500 people.
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