Position: Part-Time Grain Internship Opportunity, Non-Exempt

Location: Remote

Schedule: 2-3 hours per day, average

Position Overview

The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is seeking a dedicated Grain Intern to join our team. This remote position allows you to work from campus, providing an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the grain sector. As a Grain Intern, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our grain staff with various tasks related to risk management, market analysis, administrative duties, and financial record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities

Settlement Preparation

• Prepare Settlements: Process settlements for payment from the prior day's transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Risk Management Support

• Assist with Risk Management Activities: Collaborate with grain staff in managing Virginia Farm Bureau's (VFB) position related to the contracting and forward pricing of grain.
• Prompt Payments: Ensure prompt payment to producers for marketed grain and haulers for grain transportation.

Market Analysis and Information Dissemination

• Market Trend Analysis: Analyze available market information to identify trends within the grain sector.
• Information Dissemination: Share market insights with producer members and provide updated grain prices.
• Marketing Assistance: Offer marketing support to producer members through cash forward contracts.

Administrative and Technical Support

• Administrative Assistance: Support grain staff with tasks, software maintenance, records, and invoices.
• Record Review: Review and correct grain accounting records and reports.
• Database Maintenance: Maintain database records and generate weekly contract balance reports.

Financial Record-Keeping

• Financial Support: Assist grain and accounting staff in maintaining accurate financial records for the Grain Division.
• Software Assistance: Provide guidance on software use and ensure accurate record-keeping for reporting purposes.
• Technical Support: Offer technical support to the grain division manager for software functionalities.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in software and database management.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze market data and identify trends.
• Communication Skills: Excellent ability to disseminate information clearly and effectively.
• Strong Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in record-keeping and reporting.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment: Work remotely from your campus.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in the grain sector and risk management.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and expand your network.

Join the Virginia Farm Bureau as a Grain Intern and contribute to our mission of supporting producer members and ensuring the efficient operation of our Grain Division. This role is an excellent steppingstone for those interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or finance.

Virginia Farm Bureau Companies provide equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, orientation or veteran status.

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