What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid Communications Internship - Summer 2026 position at FCC?
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. 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 of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or active member of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) selected to intern would receive an additional $3,500 stipend as part of Farm Credit’s Launching Leaders program.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in developing social media content across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Creates graphics and short-form videos for social media using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Collaborates with the communications team to create engaging content that reflects the Farm Credit mission and brand.
- Monitors social media accounts of Farm Credit associations and other key audiences.
- Drafts written customer story features.
- Updates campaign pages and customer stories on the website.
- Develops monthly editorial calendars to support communications and legislative priorities.
- Tracks social media analytics to identify high-preforming campaigns and trends.
- Participates in events and other opportunities as needed.
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 and 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. FCC may require job candidates to successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment.
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