Digital Communications Intern

Description/Job SummaryFarm Credit Illinois is an agricultural financial cooperative owned by 16,000 farmer, rural landowner, and agribusiness voting stockholder members in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. Dedicated to Helping Farm Families Succeed, FCI provides competitive and flexible financing, crop insurance expertise, and Rural 1st country life lending. FCI manages a $6 billion loan portfolio, sells 1.5 million acres of crop insurance coverage, and employs 280 staff in the Mahomet headquarters and 14 regional offices.As a Farm Credit Illinois Digital Communications Intern, you'll have opportunities to learn about agriculture in central/southern Illinois, gain valuable hands-on experience, see a project through from start to finish, collaborate throughout the Marketplace Engagement Department (MED) and Association, and become part of a community-oriented team working to serve farmer-members.More specific duties include creating social media strategy, curating content and monitoring results for social media and websites, assisting with graphic design and video/photography projects, researching topics and keywords for writing and editing news releases and newsletter articles, and managing and archiving data. In this role you will use products from Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites such as InDesign and Photoshop, plus various online platforms such as Canva, Google Analytics, and SiteCore.We seek students aligned with our five core values - family, integrity, relationships, expertise, and passion - and motivated to find innovative solutions to business needs.Required SkillsCandidates should possess strong writing and storytelling abilities, digital production skills, a knack for social media and website content, a detail-oriented eye, and working knowledge of AP Style. Interns will be integrated into the Marketplace Engagement Department (MED) while being entrusted to learn and work independentlyPreferred SkillsA familiarity with Adobe Products and Canva with an interest in graphic design is preferred. Experience using Google Analytics and implementing search engine optimization results a plus.Required EducationCandidates for an internship position must be enrolled as college sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students for the Fall 2023 semester with the intent to be enrolled as students in Fall 2024 as well.Preferred EducationDesired degree programs of candidates include agricultural communications or marketing, digital marketing, social media marketing, advertising, public relations, or another related degree program with some coursework completed in writing and graphic design.DetailsIn addition to a competitive hourly rate, the Farm Credit Illinois Internship program offers personal growth and learning opportunities, exploration of potential career interests, "Dress for Your Day" dress code, and other perks. If your academic institution/program of study offers college credit for internship experiences and you choose to participate, we are open to helping you gain course credit for your work.The Digital Communications Intern will start in the Spring Semester working no less than 10 and no more than 24 hours a week. The position will transition into a full-time 40 hours/week role during the summer and will include four work-intensive days assisting with the coordination of the Farm Credit Newsroom at the State FFA Convention June 10-14 in Springfield. There is potential that the position could extend into the Fall 2024 Semester. Farm Credit Illinois' business hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The internship is based at FCI's central office in Mahomet, Illinois, and summer housing in the Champaign County area is required. Some travel will be required, and mileage will be reimbursed by FCI. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the application link by October 13th.Reach out to Parker Jones, HR Talent Coordinator, with any questions at - Parker.Jones@FarmCreditIL.com.