Paid Communications Internship - Summer 2025

JOB OVERVIEW

The Farm Credit Council is seeking a motivated and dynamic summer intern to join our Washington D.C.-based communications team. This intern will gain hands-on experience in public affairs, digital media and reputation management within the finance and agriculture industry.

Successful applicants will have a proactive attitude, collaborative mindset and experience using social media platforms, video editing and digital content creation using tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.

This is a paid internship at $20/hour, with an expectation of working approximately 40 hours per week from May to August 2025. The Farm Credit Council operates on a hybrid schedule of remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in the office Tuesday through Thursday.

Any student or recent graduate of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) selected to intern would receive an additional $3,500 stipend as part of Farm Credit’s Launching Leaders program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing social media content across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Create short-form videos for social media using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Collaborate with the communications team to create engaging content that reflects the Farm Credit mission and brand.
• Monitor social media accounts of Farm Credit associations and other key audiences.
• Update campaign pages and customer stories on the website.
• Develop monthly editorial calendars to support communications and legislative priorities.
• Track social media analytics to identify high-preforming campaigns and trends.
• Participate in events and other opportunities as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience using social media platforms, video editing and digital content creation
• Currently enrolled undergraduate student
• Completion of at least one year of undergraduate coursework
• Legally authorized to perform work in the U.S.
• Engages professionally and politely with board of directors, members, constituents
• Supports the core values and mission of the organization

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience using social media platforms, video editing and digital content creation
• Currently enrolled undergraduate student
• Completion of at least one year of undergraduate coursework
• Legally authorized to perform work in the U.S.
• Engages professionally and politely with board of directors, members, constituents
• Supports the core values and mission of the organization

An Overview of Farm Credit Council

The Farm Credit Council is the national trade association representing Farm Credit System institutions before Congress, the Executive Branch and others. The Council provides the mechanism for member grassroots involvement in the development of positions and policies with respect to federal legislation and government actions that impact Farm Credit.

Farm Credit has a mission to support rural communities and agriculture with reliable, competitive credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. More information about Farm Credit is available at www.farmcredit.com.

Farm Credit Council is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusivity and strive to build a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply.