CROP Adjuster Intern

Location: Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, or Kentucky
Position Type: Internship
Compensation: $18/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops customer relationships and interpersonal skills by working and observing interaction between Territory Sales Managers and Agents, customers, and peers.
  • Develops a clear understanding of the differences between Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) and Private Products within the crop insurance industry.
  • Observes and assists with Multi-Peril and Private Product claims and adjusting process.
  • Gains essential background knowledge on how the organization is run and its purpose in the industry
  • Gains an understanding of agricultural practices and learns about crops in various regions assigned throughout the country.
  • Learns how to explain various loss procedures for the major crops insured.
  • Become familiar with Precision Technology as it applies to individual agricultural producers.
  • Job shadows at the Home Office in West Des Moines, IA to gain a broad understanding of the business cycle and to observe and be a part of the culture at FMH.
  • Obtains experience with project presentation skills to help intern deliver a successful Capstone presentation to finish out the internship.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Applicants should be enrolled college students or recent college graduates interested in plants, insects, plant disease, agronomy, precision agriculture or farming as possible career interests.
  • Must reside in the state of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, or Kentucky for the duration of the internship.
  • Must be able to physically climb heights in excess of ten (10) feet; walk distances in excess of one-quarter (1/4) mile over un-even terrain; bend, squat, twist and reach; including lifting objects up to 50 pounds; and stand without rest for periods of time greater than one hour.
  • Must have valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle to travel.
  • 75% travel and possible overnight stay may be expected (expenses covered by FMH).

Education: Must be a currently-enrolled sophomore, junior, or senior at a college or university majoring in Agriculture (May 2027 graduates will not be eligible).

Skills: Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills are necessary. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Basic knowledge of agriculture, farming practices, or crop production preferred.

To Apply

Contact Zach Goering, HR Generalist/Recruiter, at zach.goering@fmh.com or 515-724-5016