Intern

Intern

First State Interns - Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders by Investing in Your Potential

First State Community Bank, First State Financial Management and First State Insurance Agency are locally owned and operated companies serving residents and businesses of Southeast and Central Missouri. We pride ourselves in our deep-rooted commitment to community and our dedication to making these communities stronger by helping people and organizations achieve and protect their financial success. We offer comprehensive banking services including wealth management and insurance solutions.

As we continue to expand our services, we take pride in nurturing local talent within our communities which is why we're excited to welcome Juniors and Seniors to support the financial well-being of their neighbors. Even if you are not majoring in business, you will be provided the unique ability to work hands-on either directly with customers or those that support our customer base.

Applications are open November 1st - January 31st.

Intern program runs June 2nd - July 28th*.

*Actual dates will vary depending upon the assigned location. All interns are expected to participate in our professional development activities that take place from June - July. See below for a detailed breakout of our timeline.

About Working Here:

Here are some key traits you should keep in mind when deciding if First State is the right fit for you:

• Professionalism - display the competence, good judgement, and friendly, respectful behavior expected of a highly-skilled person of excellence
• Service - choose actions that reveal your internal passion to help others succeed
• Adaptability - consider different ideas and perspectives respectfully, appreciate diversity, and choose new actions and approaches when necessary to accomplish goals
• Accountability - always act with integrity and character, openly accept responsibility for your decisions and their impact on others
• Courage - manage personal discomfort and choose appropriate actions in the face of new, unpredictable or challenging situations
• Initiative - identity, assess and proactively seize opportunities to improve your work, career, our business and community
• Resilience - face obstacles with a positive attitude, learn from setbacks, and embrace new challenges with optimism and energy

What You Can Expect:

• Possibility of future career opportunities
• Competitive internship compensation
• Opportunity to participate in exclusive professional development activities
• Supportive, caring, and safe learning environment
• To work, learn and network with knowledgeable, established business professionals (over 60 employees with 25 years!)
• Hands-on experience in banking, wealth management, insurance services and various support roles
• Meaningful projects and duties that contribute to the company's bottom line

What We Expect:

• Work as part of a team to create exceptional customer and employee experiences
• To be a consistent advocate and ambassador of First State corporate values both inside and outside the bank
• Display professionalism in regard to company policies, dress code and workplace etiquette
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• On-site attendance in Farmington, MO is required for Orientation week 6/2/25- 6/5/25
• On-site attendance in Farmington, MO is requested for the Intern Expo 7/28/25 & 7/29/25
• A minimum 8 week commitment

Qualifications

Education:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Junior or Senior level college students preferred

Skills that Will Benefit You as an Intern:

• Exceptional customer service
• Effective communication
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to make presentations
• Teamwork
• Commitment to community involvement

Other:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to relocate to assigned location required
• On-site attendance in Farmington, MO is required for Orientation week 6/2/25- 6/5/25
• On-site attendance in Farmington, MO is requested for the Intern Expo 7/28/25 & 7/29/25
• Lodging expenses and most meals covered for required and requested on-site dates

Additional Information

Internship Program Timeline:

• November 1: Application Process Opens
• January 31: Application Process Closes
• February: Phone Screen Interviews Scheduled
• March: Interviews Conducted/Offers Made/Locations Confirmed
• May: Orientation Week Details Sent via Email
• June: Internship Begins - On-site attendance in Farmington, MO is required for Orientation week Monday, June 2, 2025 - Thursday, June 5, 2025
• July: Internship Ends - On-site attendance in Farmington, MO is requested for the Intern Expo dates Monday, July 28, 2025 & Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Being a First Stater . . .
Being a First Stater means that you roll up your sleeves and dig in. It means you work hard and do your best. It means that you enjoy learning new skills and are always eager to improve. It means you help the team by being a great teammate. It means you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and our communities. It means you consistently find new ways to improve our organization.

Do you have what it takes to be a First Stater?

Make a Difference - Apply Now!

First State Bancshares, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.