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2023 Business 8-Week Internship Opportunity!

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for 2023 Business Interns to join our Team!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today.  At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams!

FCS is offering internships to the growing Latino community in Missouri! FCS Financial offers every summer a paid 8-week internship opportunity (hotel, transportation, and food costs are covered by FCS Financial). FCS Financial teams up with ALIANZAS (MU EXTENSION and the UMKC Institute for Human Development) to help give the opportunity for the students to learn about the business functions of the Association and also gain knowledge about the Latino Culture within the agriculture community. The Business Interns will be working with an ALIANZAS mentor throughout their experience at FCS Financial!  They are encouraged to use bilingual (Spanish) skills.

The Business Internship is designed to expose the student to all areas of FCS Financial!  Working with several mentors, interns learn the components of the lending process, from meeting the customer and taking the application, through credit analysis and decision, to appraisal and loan closing.  Interns will work primarily in our Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri, but will also spend time out in our retail offices with our Marketplace Staff.  Time will be spent with various departments such as: Human Resources, Information Services, Legal, Operations, Audit, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Credit, Scorecard Lending, Information Technology, Sales and Support, Appraisal, Crop Insurance, and Risk Management. The last two weeks of the internship program will allow the interns to customize their experience and focus on area of interest within the company.

The Business Interns will also complete one or more projects identified by FCS that are hands-on in nature and are approved by our Executive Leadership Team to add value to the Association. 

Presentations to the Board of Directors, Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, mentors and other staff are done in late July prior to the end of the internship.

Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2023, for the 2023 Summer Business Internship Program.

The starting hourly wage is $16.00 per hour (Subject to Change).

This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Department:   Human Resources     

Reports To:  Vice President, Human Resources or Designee

Supervises:   None

This 8-Week Internship opportunity will begin the first full week of June and will conclude the last week of July.

Internship Parameters:

Eligible interns must be:

• Latino/Latina
• Enrolled as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or as a graduate student in a 4-year institution of higher education in Missouri
• Preference given to those first in their family to be enrolled in an institution of higher education
• Preference given to those majoring in business, finance, agriculture, HR, or a related field 
• The number of Latino internships being offered is two.
• The internships will take place in the Summer of 2023 over a period of 8 weeks
• The location of the internship site will primarily be at FCS Financial Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri
• FCS Financial will provide for reasonable housing and transportation costs and a per diem to cover the cost of food.

Please click on the link below to learn more about our 2022 Internship Experience!

2022 Internship Experience - News - FCS Financial (myfcsfinancial.com)

• Latino/Latina
• Enrolled as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or as a graduate student in a 4-year institution of higher education in Missouri
• Preference given to those first in their family to be enrolled in an institution of higher education
• Preference given to those majoring in business, finance, agriculture, HR, or a related field

• 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

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Loan Officer Trainee to join our Team!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today.  At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams! FCS Financial is seeking an independent, competitive, pro-active individual looking to build relationships with new and existing customers!  If you are looking for an opportunity to start your career in agricultural lending, this position is for you! 

In the Loan Officer Trainee position, you will work closely with other Loan Officers to focus on marketing, originating and servicing agricultural financial products, and providing agricultural and financial expertise to customers and prospects while building strong relationships with these individuals!  You are also able to combine your agricultural and business knowledge with an in-depth understanding of each customer's current needs in order to provide innovative and workable alternatives to solve problems the customer faces in their ongoing business operations.  You will also cross train with different positions within the Association, such as the Sales, Credit, or Crop Insurance!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your lending career to the next level, apply now!  FCS will help provide the tools and resources needed to learn!

Initial training locations for the Loan Officer Trainee position may include: Columbia, Higginsville, Macon, Sedalia, and Springfield.  (A permanent location will be identified after the trainee period is complete. Permanent location can be located within any of our branch office locations.)

This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled. 

Department: Marketplace

Reports to: Vice President, Team Leader, Traditional/PT Farmer

Supervises: None

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business or a related field
• Willing to relocate
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Required Knowledge and Skills

• General knowledge of the sales process
• General knowledge of negotiating tactics
• General knowledge of marketing strategies
• General knowledge of financial services industry
• General knowledge of the agricultural industry
• General knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Skill in negotiating agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organization
• Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e-mail, word and spreadsheet processing
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• 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

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a full-time Loan Officer to join our Traditional and Part-time Farmers Team in our St. Joseph Branch!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today.  At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams! FCS Financial is seeking an independent, competitive, pro-active individual looking to build relationships with new and existing customers!  This Loan Officer position develops and maintains a portfolio of agricultural loans. This person must maintain and service a current portfolio along with creating new loans.  Knowledge of farm and agribusiness financials and current agricultural lending practices within the financial services industry is a plus!   

Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your lending career to the next level, apply now!

This position's market territory is in St. Joseph, Missouri. 

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled. 

Department: Marketplace

Reports to: Vice President, Team Leader, Traditional/PT Farmers

Supervises: None

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business or a related field
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Required Knowledge and Skills

• General knowledge of the sales process
• General knowledge of negotiating tactics
• General knowledge of marketing strategies
• General knowledge of financial services industry
• General knowledge of the agricultural industry
• General knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Skill in negotiating agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organization
• Skill in using Microsoft technologies including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• 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
• Ability to learn and retain Association policies and procedures, and the ability to adapt to new policies and procedures quickly.
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Financial Services Specialist to join our Team!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today.  At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams!  We are looking for a friendly, confident, customer focused, pro-active, organized, and precise individual that enjoys working with our customers!  This position assists the Loan Officers in preparing loan packages that meet procedural and regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, collecting personal data, preparing loan closing documentation, and organizing and analyzing data for completeness. Additionally, this person applies standard processes, policies and procedures to determine actions on various account maintenance activities. 

This position is located in Marshall, Missouri.  The FCS Higginsville Branch Office location will be considered based off of the candidates' qualifications and needs.

This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled.

Department:   Marketplace Services      

Reports To:  Customer Service Team Leader - Traditional/PT Farmer

Supervises:   None

Please make sure to take a look at our other Customer Service openings within FCS Financial!

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma
• 2 years of related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of the operation of a multi-line phone system
• General knowledge of credit processing procedures
• General knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
• Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
• Skill in recognizing and maintaining confidential information
• Skill in utilizing Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Docusign and PDF Exchange to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Customer Service Support Specialist to join our Team!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today.  At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams!  We are looking for a friendly, confident, customer focused, pro-active, organized, and precise individual that enjoys working with our customers! This position provides front-line customer service in a branch office and coordinates office operations as well as assisting Loan Officers in preparing loan packages that meet procedural and regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, collecting personal data, preparing loan closing documentation, and organizing and analyzing data for completeness. Additionally, this person applies standard processes, policies and procedures to determine actions on various account maintenance activities.

This position is located in Higginsville, Missouri.  The FCS Marshall Branch Office location will be considered based off of the candidates' qualifications and needs.

This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled.

Department:   Marketplace Services      

Reports To:  Customer Service Team Leader - Traditional/PT Farmer

Supervises:   None

Please make sure to take a look at our other Customer Service openings within FCS Financial!

• High School diploma
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

• Working knowledge of the operation of a multi-line phone system
• General knowledge of credit processing procedures
• General knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
• Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
• Skill in recognizing and maintaining confidential information
• Skill in utilizing Word, Excel and Outlook to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Customer Service Support Specialist to join our Team!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today.  At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams!  We are looking for a friendly, confident, customer focused, pro-active, organized, and precise individual that enjoys working with our customers! This position provides front-line customer service in a branch office and coordinates office operations as well as assisting Loan Officers in preparing loan packages that meet procedural and regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, collecting personal data, preparing loan closing documentation, and organizing and analyzing data for completeness. Additionally, this person applies standard processes, policies and procedures to determine actions on various account maintenance activities.

This position is located in Columbia, Missouri.  

This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled.

Department:   Marketplace Services      

Reports To:  Customer Service Team Leader - Traditional/PT Farmer

Supervises:   None

Please make sure to take a look at our other Customer Service openings within FCS Financial!

• High School diploma
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

• Working knowledge of the operation of a multi-line phone system
• General knowledge of credit processing procedures
• General knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
• Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
• Skill in recognizing and maintaining confidential information
• Skill in utilizing Word, Excel and Outlook to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a full-time Loan Officer to join our Traditional and Part-time Farmers Team in our Joplin Branch!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today.  At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams! FCS Financial is seeking an independent, competitive, pro-active individual looking to build relationships with new and existing customers!  This Loan Officer position develops and maintains a portfolio of agricultural loans. This person must maintain and service a current portfolio along with creating new loans.  Knowledge of farm and agribusiness financials and current agricultural lending practices within the financial services industry is a plus!   

Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your lending career to the next level, apply now!

This position's market territory is in Joplin, Missouri. 

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled. 

Department: Marketplace

Reports to: Vice President, Team Leader, Traditional/PT Farmers

Supervises: None

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business or a related field
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Required Knowledge and Skills

• General knowledge of the sales process
• General knowledge of negotiating tactics
• General knowledge of marketing strategies
• General knowledge of financial services industry
• General knowledge of the agricultural industry
• General knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Skill in negotiating agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organization
• Skill in using Microsoft technologies including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• 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
• Ability to learn and retain Association policies and procedures, and the ability to adapt to new policies and procedures quickly.
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a full-time Loan Officer to join our Traditional and Part-time Farmers Team in our O'Fallon Branch!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today.  At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams! FCS Financial is seeking an independent, competitive, pro-active individual looking to build relationships with new and existing customers!  This Loan Officer position develops and maintains a portfolio of agricultural loans. This person must maintain and service a current portfolio along with creating new loans.  Knowledge of farm and agribusiness financials and current agricultural lending practices within the financial services industry is a plus!   

Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your lending career to the next level, apply now!

This position's market territory is in O'Fallon, Missouri. 

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled. 

Department: Marketplace

Reports to: Vice President, Team Leader, Traditional/PT Farmers

Supervises: None

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business or a related field
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Required Knowledge and Skills

• General knowledge of the sales process
• General knowledge of negotiating tactics
• General knowledge of marketing strategies
• General knowledge of financial services industry
• General knowledge of the agricultural industry
• General knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Skill in negotiating agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organization
• Skill in using Microsoft technologies including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• 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
• Ability to learn and retain Association policies and procedures, and the ability to adapt to new policies and procedures quickly.
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Senior IS Service Desk Specialist to join our Information Services Team!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. FCS is seeking an outgoing, confident, friendly, and precise individual. If you are looking for an opportunity to collaborate with people to help resolve and troubleshoot computer system issues, assist in Technology installation, and update system access/configurations, this career opportunity is for you! 

The Senior IS Service Desk Specialist main focus is to administer and manage computer systems and various interactions between system applications, users, and business processes. This person will help manage the service desk service requests and trouble incidents and ensure that FCS employees have access to resources required.  The employee in this position will also provide technical support to the Association's end users and manages system user access requests. 

Hybrid - Remote Office Work Environment and flexible work schedule will be considered after the initial training period is complete and based off of the candidates' qualifications and needs.

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled.

Department:   Information Services       

Reports To:  Vice President, Technical Operations

Supervises:   None

• Associate degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent degree and two (2) years of experience. 
• 2 years of experience supporting technology
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

• Expert knowledge of processes and tactics used to troubleshoot issues related to technology
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory
• Expert skills in installing, configuring, and repairing hardware and software
• Skills with Microsoft Office products to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness
• Expert knowledge to set up and troubleshoot printers and scanners
• Windows Desktop Operating Systems (, Windows 10)
• Basic skills in troubleshooting and installing Apple products (iPhone and iPad)
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• Skill in utilizing time in an efficient and effective manner
• Oral and written communication skills; sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, customers, and supervisor
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for an Cloud Integration Engineer to join our Team!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. FCS is seeking a pro-active, confident, and flexible individual. If you are looking for an opportunity to deliver continuous innovation using modern technology tools, this career opportunity is for you. We are looking for someone that is a big-picture thinker, an in-depth problem solver, and someone who is focused on a positive user experience.  We are looking for an individual with specialized skills in Salesforce customization (preferred), API integration, and application/database design and development .  Experience customizing and integrating with other cloud-based Software as a Service platforms will also be considered.

Preferred office location is Central Office - Jefferson City, Missouri

All FCS Office locations including a remote office environment will be considered based off of the candidates' qualifications and needs.

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled.

Department:   Information Services       

Reports To:  Vice President, Software & Application Services 

Supervises:   None

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in information technology, computer science or a related field
• 4 years related experience utilizing software tools and applications and web/intranet development
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Expert knowledge of web/intranet applications
• Expert knowledge of scripting/programming languages
• Working knowledge of content management system software
• Working knowledge of relational databases and operating system
• Working knowledge of customer relationship management software
• Skill in effectively creating and modifying a variety of applications, including web applications
• Skill in monitoring, updating and enhancing applications to reduce errors and increase functionality
• Skill in establishing and utilizing testing environments and plans to ensure applications perform as designed
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• 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
• Skill in analyzing complex technical data by using logic and quantitative reasoning
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

Have you been preparing for a Senior Leadership level role with a growing financial institution? If so, don't miss the opportunity to join our high-quality team and major agricultural lending cooperative!  FCS Financial is looking for a credit focused individual that has the ability and desire to lead our credit team.  The Chief Credit Officer leads the Association's credit department, develops and implements credit processes and procedures, implements credit strategies, and serves as Chairperson of the Loan Committee.  The incumbent is part of the Senior Leadership Team and works closely with the COO and leadership team to help execute the Association mission and business plan objectives.  Expert knowledge in agricultural lending practices, financial ratios for agriculture, loan structuring, large multi-lender credits, and proven leadership ability is required.

FCS Financial's Central Office located in Jefferson City is the preferred location however, all other FCS Branch locations will be considered based on the candidates' qualifications and needs. 

A combination of a remote and in office work arrangements will be considered as long as the candidate lives within FCS Financial's Loan Servicing Area.

This position is open until filled.

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standard Act.

Department: Credit

Reports to: Executive Vice President of Operations

Supervises: Credit department team members

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agribusiness management, agricultural economics, finance, or related field
• 10 years credit analysis experience
• 5 years supervisory experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

• Expert knowledge of the agriculture industry and the impact of current events on agricultural operations and credit
• Expert knowledge of financial ratios for agriculture
• Expert knowledge of Association lending procedures and policies
• Expert knowledge of Financial Guidelines for Agriculture and Farm Financial Standards Council
• Expert Knowledge in loan structuring and developing loan terms and conditions and financial covenants for large/complex loans
• Expert knowledge of scorecard underwriting, portfolio monitoring activity and proactive/leading risk indicators
• Working knowledge of the FCB Underwriting Guide and Farm Credit Administration regulations
• Skill in reading and interpreting complex income statements, balance sheets, cash flows and similar financial documents
• Skill in assessing sufficiency of control structures and implementing effective internal credit controls and risk mitigation activities
• Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisors, senior management, industry leaders and customers
• Skill in selecting, managing, coaching, motivating, and developing a credit analysis/underwriting team
• Skill in allocating resources to meet fluctuation workloads and priorities
• Skill in utilizing Word, Excel, and Outlook to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data