Careers & Internships at AgChoice
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AgChoice is a fast-growing, progressive organization committed to being the best in agricultural, forest product, lifestyle and rural lending in Pennsylvania. As one of Pennsylvania's leading rural lenders we are constantly growing and expanding.
AgChoice offers competitive salaries, matching 401K, paid medical and dental insurance, paid life insurance, long term disability, paid retirement plan and more.
AgChoice Farm Credit is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/V/H
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Recruiting Manager
AgChoice Farm Credit
900 Bent Creek Blvd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Email: recruitingmanager@agchoice.com
Phone: 717-796-9372
Fax: 717-796-9830
Current Opportunities
Customer Service Specialist - Meadville Office
Position Overview
AgChoice Farm Credit has a Customer Service Specialist position open in the Meadville branch. This position has additional responsibilities supporting the appraisal function.
The qualified applicant must be able to:
- Establish, develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with internal/external customers, prospects and visitors to the local branch by providing a consistent quality level of service.
- Process loan payments received at the branch.
- Disburse loan funds.
- Maintain records in the Loan Accounting System.
- Support appraisal department for both real estate and personal property appraisals.
- Perform construction progress inspections.
- Investigate and obtain needed information from courthouse and government agencies.
- Maintain database with workflow, building construction costs, statistics, fee income contracts and others as required.
Qualifications:
The qualified applicant must possess:
- Education or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance; or paralegal experience.
- Knowledge of Appraisal function and/or real estate sales experience.
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and required formats in order to recognize and correct correspondence and reports.
- The ability to work independently under general supervision.
- Works well in team environment to accomplish team goals.
- Knowledge of computer software applications and hardware.
Posted: May 13, 2008
Administrative Assistant - Part-time - Seven Mountains Office
Position Overview
AgChoice Farm Credit has a part-time Administrative Assistant position open in the Seven Mountains branch located in Yeagertown, Pa.
The qualified applicant must be able to:
- Performs general clerical and administrative duties.
- Establish, develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with internal/external customers, prospects, and visitors to the local branch by providing a consistent quality level of service, which is timely, thorough and responsive to customers and exceeds their expectations.
- Compose and type correspondence.
- Act as office receptionist.
- Maintain filing system.
- Provide administrative and technical support to staff members.
Qualifications:
The qualified applicant must possess:
- Minimum 1 year experience as an office receptionist.
- Applicant must be highly motivated and work well both independently and in a team environment to achieve team goals.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient typing skills.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of Internet use.
Posted: May 13, 2008
Forest Products Loan Officer - Mechanicsburg Office
Position Overview
As a leading forest products industry lender, AgChoice Farm Credit has an opening for a full-time Forest Products Loan Officer for central and western, Pa. The qualified applicant will have the flexibility of living in central or western Pa.
Our forest products Loan Officer is responsible for making and servicing loans to farmers and agribusinesses as well as the forest products industry. Our Loan Officer's responsibilities center around building strong relationships with business contacts and customers in the agricultural and timber markets. Our Loan Officer uses knowledge of finance, agriculture and the timber industry to provide information about customers' needs. Our Loan Officer also markets Farm Credit financial services to customers and prospective customers based upon the individual's need for these products and services.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Applicants should be involved directly or indirectly with the forest products industry.
- Applicant should be familiar with forest products and commercial lending.
- Applicant should establish, develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with internal/external customers, prospects, and visitors to the retail office by providing a consistent quality level of service, which is timely, thorough and responsive to customers and exceeds their expectations.
- Strong communication, problem solving, analytical and computer skills are a must.
- Applicant must be highly motivated and work well both independently and in a team environment to achieve team goals.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong analysis, judgment, and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best interest of the association and borrower.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
- Current awareness of economic developments and production technology affecting agriculture and the timber industry in the region.
- A working knowledge of computer software and hardware.
Posted: May 13, 2008
Branch Manager - Meadville Office
Position Overview
AgChoice Farm Credit is looking for an innovative, forward-thinking Branch Manager for its $117 million Meadville office in northwestern Pennsylvania. The Branch Manager will work with branch personnel to implement a strategy that optimizes the potential in the market while enhancing the concepts of teamwork.
The qualified applicant will be able to:
- Lead, train, develop, and motivate a staff of 9 employees.
- Work with staff to achieve business growth objectives, profitability targets, and asset quality standards.
- Extend quality farm, farm-related business, and rural home loans through sound credit administration policies.
- Participate in business development activities to promote products and services.
- Monitor all personnel for adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Participate in public relation functions to enhance AgChoice's community standing.
Qualifications:
The qualified applicant will possess the following:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Agriculture, or a related field. Master's degree or advanced education is desirable.
- A minimum of 5 years of supervisory and managerial experience.
- Farming background is a plus.
- Strong managerial, organizational, analytical, marketing, and oral and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
Posted: Mar 4, 2008
Appraisal Assistant - Endless Mountains Office
AgChoice Farm Credit has an opening for an appraisal assistant in our Endless Mountains branch. This position provides valuation services to Endless Mountain Branch and appraisal and sales study support to the Susquehanna Valley Branch as well as the additional duties listed below.
Responsibilities include:
• Supports appraisal department for both real estate and personal property appraisals
• Performs clerical duties, valuations and support
• Performs construction progress inspections
• Investigates and obtains needed information from courthouse and government agencies
• Maintains database with workflow, building construction costs, statistics, fee income contracts and others as required.
Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of appraisal function.
2. Ability to work independently under general supervision.
3. Knowledge of computer software applications and hardware.
4. Possess a high level of accuracy.
5. Bachelor's or Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
Posted: Jan 11, 2008
Loan Portfolio Manager - Cumberland Valley Office
Position Overview
Our Loan Portfolio Manager is accountable as a resource person to a lending team for the development and servicing of loan packages. Our Loan Portfolio Manager is also responsible for the delivery of sound credit and financial services within the association's regulations and policies. Our Loan Portfolio Manager independently services loans and financial service accounts and maintains a working relationship with our customers.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Proficiency in the development and analysis of loans on an independent basis.
- Sound credit decision-making within the delegated lending authority.
- Risk assessment on existing accounts and portfolios.
- Development of new business opportunities.
- Provision of superior service to existing customers.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bacherlor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, or Finance.
- Two years of financial/credit analysis or related agricultural lending experience.
- Strong analysis, judgment, and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best interest of the association and the borrower.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere.
- Current awareness of economic developments and production technology affecting agriculture in the region.
- Strong desire to learn through internal and external continuing education opportunities.
- A working knowledge of computer software and hardware.
- Farm background with related practical experience.
Posted: Dec 31, 2007
Mortgage Originator - Seven Mountains Office
Position Overview
Our Mortgage Originator will serve the State College, Lewistown, and surrounding marketplace. Business development is an integral part of this position.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Experience with residential lending and familiarity with FNMA and Freddie Mac originations.
- Motivation and ability to work independently.
- Development of broker relationships.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field.
Posted: Dec 30, 2007
Mortgage Originator - York Office
Position Overview
Our Mortgage Originator will serve York, Adams, and surrounding areas marketplace. Business development is an integral part of this position.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Experience with residential lending and familiarity with FNMA and Freddie Mac originations.
- Motivation and ability to work independently.
- Development of broker relationships.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field.
Posted: Dec 30, 2007
Executive Loan Officer - Capital Markets - Mechanicsburg Office
Position Overview
AgChoice Farm Credit is looking for a dynamic individual to assist in the further development of a loan participation and capital markets portfolio. Our Executive Loan Officer will assist the lending staff in the field as they originate and underwrite loans, especially when the intended strategy is to package and sell a portion of that loan in the capital market.
The qualified applicant will be able to:
- Develop and package large and often complex loans for review and sale.
- Develop and manage relationships nationally with other Farm Credit Associations and Commercial Banks who have the desire and ability to buy and sell good quality loan participations.
- Develop and make presentations or prepare reports for groups and the Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
The qualified applicant will possess the following:
- A minimum of a four-year degree with an emphasis in Finance, Economics, Math, Accounting, or Business Administration. An advanced degree is desired, but not required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- An interest in or some experience with loan participations and syndications.
- A working understanding of business operations and marketing systems.
- The ability and desire to work in a lending team environment with many players.
- A successful track record of lending to large and complex businesses.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word software.
Posted: Dec 29, 2007
Mortgage Originator - Butler Office
Position Overview
Our Mortgage Originator will serve Butler county and surrounding areas marketplace. Business development is an integral part of this position.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Experience with residential lending and familiarity with FNMA and Freddie Mac originations.
- Motivation and ability to work independently.
- Development of broker relationships.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field.
Posted: Oct 12, 2007
Mortgage Originator - Cumberland Valley Office
Position Overview
Our Mortgage Originator will serve Cumberland Valley and surrounding areas marketplace. Business development is an integral part of this position.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Experience with residential lending and familiarity with FNMA and Freddie Mac originations.
- Motivation and ability to work independently.
- Development of broker relationships.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field.
Posted: Oct 12, 2007
Mortgage Originator - Curryville Office
Position Overview
Our Mortgage Originator will serve Curryville and the surrounding areas marketplace. Business development is an integral part of this position.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Experience with residential lending and familiarity with FNMA and Freddie Mac originations.
- Motivation and ability to work independently.
- Development of broker relationships.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field.
Posted: Oct 12, 2007
Mortgage Originator - Endless Mountains Office
Position Overview
Our Mortgage Originator will serve Potter, Bradford, and Lackawanna counties and surrounding areas marketplace. Business development is an integral part of this position.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Experience with residential lending and familiarity with FNMA and Freddie Mac originations.
- Motivation and ability to work independently.
- Development of broker relationships.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field.
Posted: Oct 12, 2007
Mortgage Originator - Meadville Office
Position Overview
Our Mortgage Originator will serve the Meadville and surrounding areas marketplace. Business development is an integral part of this position.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Experience with residential lending and familiarity with FNMA and Freddie Mac originations.
- Motivation and ability to work independently.
- Development of broker relationships.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field.
Posted: Oct 12, 2007
Mortgage Originator - New Stanton Office
Position Overview
Our Mortgage Originator will serve the New Stanton and surrounding areas marketplace. Business development is an integral part of this position.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Experience with residential lending and familiarity with FNMA and Freddie Mac originations.
- Motivation and ability to work independently.
- Development of broker relationships.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field.
Posted: Oct 12, 2007
Mortgage Originator - Susquehanna Valley Office
Position Overview
Our Mortgage Originator will serve the Lewisburg and surrounding areas marketplace. Business development is an integral part of this position.
The qualified applicant will possess the following abilities:
- Experience with residential lending and familiarity with FNMA and Freddie Mac originations.
- Motivation and ability to work independently.
- Development of broker relationships.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will possess:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field.
Posted: Oct 12, 2007