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 Administrative Assistant - Crop Insurance I or II (Internally known as an Insurance Specialist I or II) to join our Washington Lending and Insurance department in Spokane, Washington. This full-time position reports to the Insurance Agent II, AVP and is accountable for assisting with providing high quality, profitable and constructive insurance products and related services to customers.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level I:

Typical starting range: $40,000 - $51,900

Full base salary range: $40,000 - $57,800

Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

Level II:

Typical starting range: $44,200 - $58,900

Full base salary range: $44,200 - $66,200

Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

*Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.

Essential Duties

Gather customer/applicant information and other supporting data in person, by phone, or in writing in order to complete required applications, documents or reports.
Accurately key and adjust verified customer information for review and action by agent or others.
Monitor follow-up requirements in assigned areas.
Comply with appropriate regulations and procedures in completion of applications, forms, documents and reports.
Perform clerical duties such as typing correspondence and documents, establishing and maintaining files, verbally answering the telephone and taking messages as required.
Assist in maintaining a high degree of data integrity by maintaining accurate databases.
Maintain industry knowledge through ongoing crop insurance educational training and seminars.
Effectively work with customers, outside parties and colleagues.
Adhere to appropriate counterparty and vendor management protocols as described in company procedures.
Represent and communicate the values, purpose and mission of AgWest.
Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%, including overnight travel throughout the AgWest territory.
AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for conferences, training and/or all-staff or team meetings that fall outside the role's standard travel requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Insurance or general office function experience
Strong organizational and customer service skills
Ability to efficiently and effectively work in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Appropriate State Insurance Agent license(s) must be obtained within six months of assuming the role

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, 12 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

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees will not be sponsored for work authorization, including but not limited to H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or STEM.