Agile Product Owner Intern
Summary
A paid, on-site summer 2027 internship in West Des Moines, IA where an undergraduate assists the product team with writing user stories, prioritizing the backlog, and participating in Agile Scrum ceremonies. Core focus is Agile product ownership practices, with potential to convert to a full-time role.
At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.
Farmers Mutual Hail (located in West Des Moines, IA) is currently looking for a qualified undergraduate to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This is a paid internship starting Monday, May 17 through Friday, August 6, working up to 40 hours per week for the summer, with the potential to turn into a full-time, permanent position in the future.
We are looking for currently-enrolled college students who are close to the West Des Moines area, as this is not a remote internship.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Must be a currently-enrolled sophomore, junior or senior at an undergraduate college or university majoring in MIS, Computer Science, Business or related degree. (May 2027 graduates will not be eligible).
Skills: Good organization, time management, customer service and skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with creating and refining user stories by incorporating feedback from the business; develops requirements to ensure the team meets business needs.
- Participates in Agile Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement Sessions.
- Assists Product Owners with discovery process on projects.
- Assists with managing and prioritizing of product backlog.
- Assists with managing and prioritizing of defect and system support work.
- Observes how to communicate between Agile/Project Teams and key stakeholders.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested or assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment with individual workspace provided.
- Casual dress.
- On-site fitness center and cafeteria.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Opportunity to participate in company-wide activities.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, SI. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (4)
- Preferred First Name optional
- Street Address
- City
- Zip Code
Pick from a list (6)
- State
- Are you at least 18 years old?
- Are you authorized to work in the U.S?
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment? (For example, H-1B, L-1, TN, etc.)
- The internship is in West Des Moines, IA. Will you be located in the area during Summer 2027?
- When is your anticipated graduation date?
Written answers (3)
- Are you related to any FMH employees or FMH insurance agents? If so, please provide the name(s) of the relative(s) and how you are related.
- Have you ever been involuntarily discharged or suspended from employment within the last 5 years? If so, please explain.
- Do you want to tell us anything else about yourself? optional
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