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 an Insurance Analyst Trainee to train in Pasco or Spokane, Washington. AgWest Trainees are expected to become experts in their field over time. When you join us straight out of college, you'll enter an extensive training program to jump start this process. Combining designated trainers 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 Training Program. AgWest's Insurance Analysts are fast-paced and detail-oriented coordinators who provide customers with accurate and timely crop and livestock insurance products and services. Compensation Information The base salary for this position is $60,000; $4,500 (gross) bonus Minimum Qualifications for AgWest's Trainee Program include: Education: Pursuing or completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Ag Economics, Ag Business, or related field. Experience: Two years of directly relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and preferred coursework. Preferred coursework: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Farm and Ranch Management, Business Management, Marketing and related courses. Skills: Effective written and verbal communication, analytical and computer skills, and teamwork demonstrated through involvement in extracurricular activities and outside work experience. An agricultural background is desirable. Upon completion of the Training Program, AgWest makes every effort to place Trainees within their preferred geographic areas, but cannot guarantee an exact match. Trainees are assigned to a career start location based on business needs at the time they complete the Training Program; this may or may not be their training location. Candidates are asked to take this into consideration before applying. Interested applicants must include their transcripts (unofficial okay) in their application. Cover letters are not required, however are appreciated and recommended. Benefits Offered by AgWest Medical, dental, and vision insurance Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company) Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution) Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest! *Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure. Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate