AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.
AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.
We are in search of multiple full-time Crop and Livestock Insurance Trainees to join our Lending and Insurance departments in Montana, Oregon, and Washington (locations by state). AgWest Trainees are full-time positions that report to a Trainee Coordinator during training. Trainees are expected to become experts in their field over time and enter an extensive training program to jump start this process. Combining designated coaches and interaction with experienced professionals, coupled with customer visits, classroom and virtual learning, networking opportunities and hands-on experience, you’ll be prepared to launch your career at AgWest by the end of our structured, six-month Training Program. These roles will start in one of two cohorts beginning in either January or June 2026. Final interviews will take place October through November 2025.
After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend. Employees are expected to continue working from their office location a minimum of 60% of the time depending on location.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Study for and obtain state license(s) as required for position.
• Learn to lead procurement of production, acreage, crop and insured entity information from current and prospective customers. Obtain supporting documentation needed to perform each crop insurance servicing action throughout the crop cycle. May travel to rural areas to conduct customer meetings at place of business.
• Assist with evaluating customer production information from various sources, including, but not limited to, farm management records, third-party documentation, sales receipts, loss adjuster production worksheets and tax records.
• Help reconcile customer acreage information, FSA 578s, farm plans, and maps to federal crop insurance acreage forms to ensure accurate policies can be created and issued.
• Learn to develop and maintain confidence by educating customers on the crop insurance programs and options available. Communication with customers may include rates, fees, terms and timeframes.
• Assist team in compliance with internal, federal, and insurance company documentation expectations, submission timelines, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• As an active member of the account team, learn to lead aspects of the customer relationship and coordinate with insurance agents, specialists and other staff to ensure effective and accurate policy administration.
• Work with other insurance representatives to resolve policy issues that affect the producer’s insurance coverage.
• Represent and communicate the values, purpose and mission of AgWest to employees, customers, the public and target audiences. This may include joining or actively supporting appropriate organizations and civic groups and actively participating in sponsored events and programs.
• Collaborate with other teams to make referrals and meet customer needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing or completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, ag economics, ag business, or related field (must be of Senior or Graduate status).
• Preferred coursework includes finance, accounting, economics, farm and ranch management, business management, marketing and related courses.
• Two years of directly relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and preferred coursework.
• Effective written and verbal communication, analytical and computer skills, and teamwork demonstrated through involvement in extracurricular activities and/or outside work experience.
• An agricultural background is desirable.
• Interested applicants must include their transcripts (unofficial okay). Cover letters are recommended, though not required.

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