Agricultural Appraisal Intern – Summer 2027

Capital Farm Credit • College Station, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Capital Farm Credit's Summer 2027 internship offers students hands-on experience in agricultural finance while working alongside professionals who serve farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across Texas. The Agricultural Appraisal Intern works closely with a local appraiser, assisting with property analysis and preparing sales documentation for database entry. The experience provides exposure to appraisal processes and property valuation methods, as well as insight into the work of loan officers, analysts, appraisers, and administrators.

The intern will gain practical experience inspecting property, collecting and analyzing sales, and estimating the value of a non-complex property. The program also includes tours of agricultural operations, visits to Capital Farm Credit offices, job shadowing, professional development and networking activities, and developing working knowledge of systems and technology used in agricultural lending and credit operations. Interns complete a summer project and present it to executive leadership during the closing session.

The internship runs May 26 through August 12, 2027, and is full-time and in person at the assigned Capital Farm Credit office. Interns must live within a reasonable commuting distance and have reliable transportation for work and required travel. Three in-person events at the headquarters in College Station, Texas, are required: orientation May 26–28, a mid-summer session tentatively scheduled for the week of July 5, and a closing session August 12. Mileage reimbursement and overnight accommodations may be provided for required events when applicable. The hourly rate is $18. Eligible interns who relocate may receive a $1,500 relocation stipend.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, or a related field supporting a career in agricultural finance.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Junior, senior, or graduate student standing by the start of the internship.
• Ability to work full-time in person at the assigned Capital Farm Credit office throughout the internship.
• Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned office and have reliable transportation for work and required travel.
• Regular and reliable attendance; interns should not plan more than three workdays of personal absence during the internship.
• Attend three required in-person program sessions at Capital Farm Credit's headquarters in College Station, Texas.
• Complete a summer project and present it at the closing session.

Nice To Haves

• Anticipated graduation in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Previous work experience in the financial industry; this is not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership potential, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Dependability, punctuality, and commitment to consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the local appraiser with property analysis.
• Prepare sales documentation for entry into the database.
• Inspect property, collect and analyze sales, and develop a value estimate for a non-complex property.
• Tour agricultural operations, visit other Capital Farm Credit offices, and shadow professionals across different roles.
• Develop working knowledge of systems and technology used in agricultural lending and credit operations.
• Participate in orientation, professional development activities, and networking opportunities.
• Complete a summer project and present it to members of the executive leadership team at the closing session.
• Participate in daily business activities and develop analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Company-wide goals-based incentive program.
• Accrued annual leave and sick leave: 13 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 10–12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) with up to 9% employer contribution or match.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Up to $400 for wellness expenses.
• $1,500 relocation stipend for eligible interns who relocate for the internship.
• Mileage reimbursement and overnight accommodations may be provided for required program events, when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern