Enterprise Development Associate (Early Career)

Farm Credit Mid-America is a financial services cooperative serving financial needs of farmers and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. Our purpose is to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture. We are passionate about serving the needs of our rural communities and creating positive customer experiences.

Farm Credit Mid-America is a great place to work! We have been named as a Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the past 13 years. At Farm Credit Mid-America we put our customers and team members at the heart of all we do.

Schedule: Full Time, Hybrid 
Travel Required: 0% - 5% 

Compensation: The salary range for this position is estimated to be $49,208.00 – $72,340.00 annualized, which reflects the company’s current estimate of the potential compensation range at the time of posting. This salary range reflects the anticipated compensation for this position and represents one component of the total rewards package. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, qualifications, and allotted budget. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits program as part of its overall compensation strategy, and salary ranges are reviewed periodically to remain aligned with market conditions.

Benefits At A Glance

Eligible team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  
• Well-being and fitness reimbursement programs 
  
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays 
  
• 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching opportunities 
  
• Paid parental leave
  
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage 
  
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs 
  
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities 
  
• Variable compensation opportunities for eligible positions

About Our Opportunity

The Enterprise Development Associate is a role within the Enterprise Development Program (EDP), a 24-month structured rotational program designed to build enterprise-ready professionals through meaningful contribution across diverse business functions. This role completes sequenced rotations that provide enterprise visibility, cross-functional experience, and progressively higher-value work aligned to modernization, process improvement, and enterprise operations.

The Enterprise Development Associate builds foundational knowledge and skills to contribute to core work within the team. Team members focus on learning processes, applying guidance from more experienced colleagues, and delivering accurate work in a supportive, structured environment. They are developing confidence, strengthening capability, and gaining familiarity with our systems, relationships, and expectations.

How You Will Spend Your Time

• Completes multiple planned rotations over a 24‑month period, adapting quickly to new teams, tools, processes, and expectations while maintaining a high standard of reliability and follow‑through.
• Delivers substantive, accountable work in each rotation, producing measurable results tied to real business outcomes rather than shadowing or observation.
• Executes business‑focused goals established for each rotation, using clear milestones, progress updates, and end‑of‑rotation summaries to demonstrate learning and impact.
• Builds end‑to‑end enterprise understanding by learning how work moves across functions and how decisions affect risk, service, and performance across the Association.
• For Enterprise Operations track rotations: supports exposure areas such as sales support/origination operations, credit/underwriting, loan servicing, financial operations, portfolio support, and strategic initiative participation (based on rotation assignment).
• For Business Technology track rotations: supports exposure areas such as application support, CRM platforms, data analytics, user acceptance testing, automation initiatives, and governance/controls (based on rotation assignment).
• Completes assigned tasks accurately by following established processes, guidance, and quality standards.
• Applies direction from more experienced team members to build skill, confidence, and reliability.
• Maintains organized, complete, and dependable work products that support team workflow.
• Asks questions to clarify expectations and deepen understanding of systems, processes, and procedures.
• Contributes to team goals through collaboration, communication, and consistent follow-through.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen personal work habits, accuracy, and efficiency as skills develop.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED with 3 years relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including strong experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams) preferred.
• Experience in business operations, financial services, or a related professional setting preferred.

** Enterprise Development Associates are full-time employees. Within the first 24 months of employment, you will be expected to apply for a full-time position. This role is approximately a 24-month opportunity.

Mental & Physical Requirements

While engaged in this position, team members will routinely sit, use hands for tasks, and communicate orally. Standing or walking is frequently required, while occasional demands include reaching with hands and arms, and lifting or moving up to ten pounds. Vision requirements encompass close and distance vision. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level. This role may entail a blend of mental and physical capabilities, requiring strong mental acuity, problem-solving skills, and occasional physical tasks such as standing, lifting, or extended computer usage. Some roles may require physical or mental requirements related to driving, such as a valid driver's license, and the ability to drive a long-distance. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals as requested.

Farm Credit Mid-America provides a competitive total rewards package to our team members. This includes an award winning 401(k) Plan. Our Health and Financial wellness benefits provide safety, security and peace of mind for you and your family. Here is a highlight of our Total Rewards and Benefits .

Farm Credit Mid-America is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employments without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law.

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