Agricultural Finance/Banking

Important Application Requirement: Students who have not yet completed the United Bank of Iowa employment application must do so immediately. Return the completed application to both jfriel@unitedbk.com and jalueth@dmacc.edu. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to avoid delays in internship consideration and placement.

Link to application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lwgujd2v1rSFLnBswa4idayGMXFkyB8k/view?usp=sharing

Internship Placement Position Description

Business Name: United Bank of Iowa
Department/Location: Agricultural Banking & Finance | Carroll, IA
Supervisor/Point of Contact: Jim Friel
Phone: 712-792-8559
Email: jfriel@unitedbk.com

Internship Position

Position Title: Agricultural Finance/Banking Intern
Placement Term: Fall or Spring
Work Location: United Bank of Iowa, Carroll, IA
Work Schedule: Schedule is dependent upon the student's school schedule and will be coordinated with and communicated to the host organization.

Position Overview

The Agricultural Finance Intern will gain exposure to the banking industry with a focus on agricultural lending and financial services. This internship provides students with the opportunity to learn about agricultural finance, customer relationships, lending processes, and the role financial institutions play in supporting farm operations and agribusinesses.

Duties and Projects

The intern may be involved in the following activities and projects:

Shadow agricultural lenders and banking professionals.
Observe customer meetings and agricultural lending processes as appropriate.
Assist with organizing financial documents and records.
Support administrative projects and data entry tasks.
Learn about loan applications, credit analysis, and financial decision-making.
Observe how banks support agricultural producers and agribusiness clients.
Participate in staff meetings and workplace discussions when available.
Assist with special projects assigned by the supervisor.

Learning Outcomes

The intern will have opportunities to:

Develop professional workplace skills.
Build communication and customer service abilities.
Increase knowledge of agricultural finance and banking operations.
Apply classroom learning in a professional setting.
Strengthen problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Gain exposure to agricultural lending, risk management, and financial services.
Explore careers in banking, finance, agricultural business, and lending.

Workplace Expectations

The intern is expected to:

Demonstrate professionalism and reliability.
Follow organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, and customers.
Arrive on time and meet agreed-upon work schedules.
Complete assigned projects and tasks to the best of their ability.

Dress Code

The intern is expected to follow the organization's dress code requirements.

Attire expectations for this position: Business professional or business casual attire appropriate for a banking environment.

Physical Requirements

The intern should be prepared to perform the following physical activities as required by the position:

Sitting for extended periods.
Standing for extended periods.
Walking throughout the workday.
Working with computers and financial documents.
Frequent interaction with customers and bank employees.

Important Information

This description does not list all duties. The intern may be asked to perform other duties assigned by staff or the supervisor. The intern will be evaluated on the performance of assigned projects and responsibilities, as well as professional interactions with employees and customers. On-site hours will be negotiated with each candidate.

Safety expectations, including harassment policies, should be reviewed with the host organization.

Transportation and Travel Requirements

Students must have reliable transportation to and from United Bank of Iowa in Carroll.
No additional travel requirements have been identified at this time.

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