Careers at Legacy Ag Credit

COMPANY PROFILE:Legacy Ag Credit, ACA is a full-service, locally owned cooperative lender specializing in financing rural land and agricultural operations in Northeast Texas.  We are headquartered in Sulphur Springs and have six (6) offices conveniently located across the northeastern region of Texas in Sulphur Springs, Canton, Gilmer, Terrell, Longview, and Marshall. Part of the Farm Credit System, we provide financing for farms, timberland, recreational property, agribusinesses, and rural homes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Business or a related field, or three (3) or more years of related marketing experience, including utilization of a customer relationship management (CRM) or sales operations platform.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. In coordination with senior management, establishes the goals and objectives of the association’s marketing, communications, and public relations programs.  Directs activities designed to enhance the association’s public image and its position within the marketplace, including monitoring and managing the association’s website and social media accounts.
2. Directs and coordinates planning and development of the advertising, sales promotion, and public relations efforts for financial products/services by writing, designing, and producing advertising, brochures, direct marketing materials, sales promotion items and point of sale material. Manages relationship with advertising agencies, media, and other vendors. Coordinates corporate promotions and sponsorships on behalf of the association.
3. Monitors the production of marketing and advertising presentations. Manages advertising and public relations on an association-wide level.  Ensures consistent appearance of all association print and electronic materials.
4. Takes photographs of relevant association activities.
5. Coordinates, analyzes, and distributes market research data.
6. Develops marketing related meetings and functions, including coordination of the association’s appreciation and/or stockholder’s meetings.
7. Administers and coordinates representation at trade shows by setting up and working the booth and ordering giveaways and booth materials. Implements work schedule for other employees to help at trade shows.
8. Administers sponsorships/donations, subscriptions, and memberships programs on behalf of the association.
9. Coordinates and administers specialty item orders. Orders and disburses all gifts and specialty promotional items.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:  General knowledge of marketing principles, advertising, media, public and media relations, product promotion, sales, customer service, coordination with advertising agencies, website, and social media account management. Experience in utilization of a customer relationship management (CRM) or sales operations platform. Skill in oral and written communication. Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to develop and make effective presentations.

BENEFITS:  Our comprehensive benefit program includes, but is not limited to:

• An outstanding company-wide incentive program
• Accommodating and flexible vacation and sick leave
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Affordable health, dental, and vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance and disability
• Tuition reimbursement

TO APPLY:  If you’re interested in joining the Legacy Ag Credit team and meet the minimum requirements for this position, send your resume to:

Legacy Ag Credit, ACA

ATTN:  Sherry Sturgis, Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer
303 Connally

Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

Sherry.Sturgis@legacyaca.com

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

Legacy Ag Credit, ACA is a full-service, locally owned cooperative lender specializing in financing rural land and agricultural operations in Northeast Texas.  We are headquartered in Sulphur Springs and have six (6) offices conveniently located across the northeastern region of Texas in Sulphur Springs, Canton, Gilmer, Terrell, Longview, and Marshall. Part of the Farm Credit System, we provide financing for farms, timberland, recreational property, agribusinesses, and rural homes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) or more years of experience in general office/clerical and/or customer service.  Bilingual preferred.

JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Performs entry- level general office support that is somewhat varied in nature. Works under close supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs receptionist tasks such as sorting mail, answering phones and retrieving and delivering materials as requested.
2. Assists office staff with various loan administrative and servicing duties as directed.
3. Performs general office duties primarily consisting of routine repetitive tasks of organizing and maintaining files and records and distributing mail or other items.
4. Performs data entry from standardized source documents requiring accuracy but little or no interpretation of data to be entered.
5. Operates a variety of standard office equipment according to detailed instructions, which may include computers, paper shredders, telephones, photocopiers, fax machines and scanners.
6. Collects loan payments and performs related tasks required to service loans.
7. Answers customer inquiries and resolves routine issues.  Fosters good member/public relations.
8. Operates a variety of standard office equipment according to detailed instructions, which may include computers, paper shredders, telephones, photocopiers, fax machines and scanners.
9. Greet customers, answer phones, arrange appointments

 SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of accounting/financial systems. General knowledge of office equipment and systems used for the storage and retrieval of business information. General knowledge of standard records management and file classification practices. Knowledge of written correspondence principles.  Skill in oral and written communication.  Basic skill level in Microsoft Office applications.  General knowledge of title insurance and real estate is beneficial but not required.

BENEFITS: 

Our comprehensive benefit program includes, but is not limited to:

• An outstanding company-wide incentive program
• Accommodating and flexible vacation and sick leave
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Affordable health, dental, and vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance and disability
• Tuition reimbursement
  

TO APPLY: 

If you’re interested in joining the Legacy Ag Credit team and meet the minimum requirements for this position, please send your resume to:

Legacy Ag Credit, ACA

ATTN:  Sherry Sturgis, Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer
303 Connally

Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

Sherry.Sturgis@legacyaca.com

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

Manages the overall functions of a medium to large-sized branch office including

credit quality, loan servicing, business development, and personnel administration. Has a high level of delegated

authority and some supervisory responsibility, but a majority of duties are related to loan making. Has considerable

latitude for decision making in the implementation of association goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,

Finance, Agricultural, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience and five (5) to seven (7) years or

progressively responsible banking or related agricultural lending experience, including at least one (1) year in a

supervisory and/or Management position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for goals and objectives for the assigned branch office and its employees and delegates authority

as appropriate to carry out the goals and objectives. Motivates, evaluates, and provides training for branch

office employees. Consults with upper management concerning staffing needs.

2. Promotes the association by maintaining good public and member relations.

3. Generates new loan business, services existing loans, and manages the loan portfolio of assigned office.

Completes loan analyses within the guidelines and policies of the association. Processes and approves loan

requests within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with association guidelines. Prepares and

submits loan requests that exceed delegated lending authority to the appropriate management level along with

recommendation for approval or rejection.

4. Ensures that all assigned loans are properly risk rated, assigned loss given defaults are correct and performance

status assignments are proper.

5. Complies with proper credit administration practices as outlined in the association’s policies and procedures.

6. Determines the eligibility and scope of financing for all new loans and ensures verification of assets and

liabilities. Secures background and credit history on new loans, repeat loans and renewals. Provides for

evaluation of loan collateral in accordance with association policies and procedures. Ensures proper lien

perfection on all collateral.

7. Maintains awareness of agricultural trends and business activity, FCA regulations, and legal obligations.

Ensures branch office operations comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws. Prepares reports as

required by association management, the Board of Directors, and regulatory bodies.

8. Coordinates the implementation of advertising and marketing programs.

9. Performs collections and management of branch offices, adverse assets including acquired property as required

to minimize potential loss to the association’s acquired property as required.

10. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the branch.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Specialized knowledge of banking administration and accounting policies,

procedures, reports, guidelines, and banking regulations. Specialized knowledge of financial analysis and

asset/liability management. General knowledge of accounting/financial systems. Specialized knowledge of

accounting/finance principles. Skill in oral and written communication. Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office

applications. Ability to perform intermediate-level accounting/financial analyses.

COMPANY PROFILE:

Legacy Ag Credit, ACA is a full-service, locally owned cooperative lender specializing

in financing rural land and agricultural operations in Northeast Texas. We are headquartered in Sulphur Springs

and have five offices conveniently located across the northeastern region of Texas in Sulphur Springs, Canton,

Gilmer, Terrell, and Longview. Part of the Farm Credit System, we provide financing for farms, timberland,

recreational property, agribusinesses, and rural homes.

BENEFITS:

Our comprehensive benefit program includes, but is not limited to:

• An outstanding company-wide incentive program
• Accommodating and flexible vacation and sick leave
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan with up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• Affordable health, dental, and vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance and disability
• Tuition reimbursement

TO APPLY:

If you’re interested in joining the Legacy Ag Credit team and meet the minimum requirements for this position,

please send your resume to:

Legacy Ag Credit, ACA

ATTN: Sherry Sturgis, Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer

303 Connally

Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

Sherry.Sturgis@legacyaca.com

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V