Investing in Tomorrow’s Agriculture Leaders: Summer Internship Program in Agricultural Finance

Are you ready to gain hands-on experience in agricultural lending, appraisal and marketing while exploring the diverse ag landscape of California? Golden State Farm Credit is now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Internship Program — a paid, eight-week immersive opportunity designed to introduce you to a career in ag business and finance.

Application Deadline: Thursday, January 29th at 3:00 PM

Location: Chico & Kingsburg, CA (interns will rotate between offices during the first two weeks)

Duration: 8 weeks | Mid-June to Early August

Compensation: $20 an hour - Competitive hourly wage + travel reimbursement

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Rooted in Real World Experience

• Apply financial principles by working directly with loan applications, tax and credit analysis, and GSFC’s credit philosophies.
• Gain field experience through ag real estate and chattel appraisal techniques during on-site inspections.
• Engage in strategic communication by collaborating with our marketing team to understand customer outreach and engagement.
• Develop business acumen by exploring tools and strategies for prospecting new clients in the ag finance space.
• Understand the full lending cycle with hands-on exposure to loan documentation from origination to closing.
• Immerse yourself in California agriculture by exploring the diverse crops, communities, and landscapes of Northern California and the San Joaquin Valley.

Is This Internship Right for You?

• Juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Ag Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant coursework completed by June 2026.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel between GSFC offices during the internship.
• Available for the full 8-week program.

Physical Demands:

Positions in this class requires:  typing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.  May be required to lift up to 10 pounds, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects while completing essential functions. This position is comprised of sedentary work which involves sitting at a computer a majority of the workday; walking and standing are required only occasionally. 

Working Conditions:

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Golden State Farm Credit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), relation (all aspects of religious belief, observances and practices including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, identity, gender expression, actual orperceived sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, civil air patrol status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or medical condition, except where physical fitness is a valid occupational qualification or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, status or local laws. Applicable law also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of the foregoing characteristics. “National origin” also includes discrimination against an individual because of their primary language or because that person holds or presents the California driver’s license issued to those who cannot document their lawful presence in the United States, as well as discrimination based upon any of the following: an indivudual’s or the indivudual’s ancestors’ acutal or perceived physical, cultural, or linguistic characteristics associated with a national origin group; marriage to or association with individual’s of a national origin group; tribal affiliation; membership in or association with an organization identified with or seeking to promote the interests of a national origina group; attendance or participation in schools, churches, temples, mosques or other eligious institutions generally used by persons of a national origin group; or a name that is associated with a national origin group An applicant’s or employee’s immigration status will not be considered for any Association employment purpose except as necessary to comply with federal, status or local laws. California law also prohibits discrimination against individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns and volunteers on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, genetic information or age. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.