College Internship Program
Platte Valley Companies
Launch your career with a paid summer internship at Platte Valley Companies. College students can gain hands-on experience and explore potential career paths.
Platte Valley Companies operates at locations in Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming. Serving as the parent organization of Platte Valley Bank, Mountain Valley Bank, JG Elliott, and CH Brown.
Internship placements are matched with available departments and locations, giving selected students an opportunity to contribute where their skills and interests align with current business needs.
Internships can expect a pay range of $17 - $19 per hour. Benefits will include Paid Time Off accrual.
To apply, click the “Apply Now” button below. Application deadline is: 11/10/2026.
JOB SUMMARY:
This internship provides a practical introduction to daily business operations through opportunities to work with and observe multiple departments. Interns will see how teams collaborate, apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting, and develop broader understanding of career paths within the organization.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled as full time student, pursuing an undergraduate degree in finance, business or related field.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills (including telephone).
- PC experience required.
- Fundamental mathematical ability.
- Professional appearance.
- General areas of competency: decision making, dependability, development, environmental safety, evaluation skills, interpersonal skills, prioritizing, problem solving, selling skills, team skills and time management.
- Demonstrated aptitude to handle sensitive operational transactions and customer relationships.
- Must be capable of working with and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Light Work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Reaching, fingering, grasping, repetitive motions, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, climbing, kneeling, talking, hearing, pulling, pushing, thinking, concentrating and interacting with others.
You should be capable of performing in a reasonable manner, with or without reasonable accommodation, the activities involved in this job. A description of the activities involved in this job is listed above.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in finance, business, or a related field
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including telephone communication
- PC experience
- Fundamental mathematical ability
- Professional appearance
- Competency in decision-making, dependability, development, environmental safety, evaluation, prioritization, problem-solving, selling, teamwork, and time management
- Aptitude for handling sensitive operational transactions and customer relationships
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of light work, with or without reasonable accommodation
What We Do
Platte Valley Companies is an integrated financial and insurance organization with locations in Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado. From personal bankers, lenders and tellers to IT, data management and staff assistants, we are looking for the best and brightest associates to join our family and community focused team. Nebraska locations include Platte Valley Bank in Scottsbluff – Circle Drive, Scottsbluff – Centennial, Scottsbluff - Plaza, Gering, Morrill, Minatare and Bridgeport; Platte Valley Ag Credit Co in Scottsbluff; PV Mortgage Company in Scottsbluff; Platte Valley Investment Center, Inc. in Scottsbluff; J.G. Elliott Insurance Center in Scottsbluff. Wyoming locations include Platte Valley Bank in Casper, Cheyenne - College Drive, Cheyenne - Vandehei, Evansville, Torrington and Wheatland, J.G. Elliott Insurance Center in Torrington and Wheatland, WY, and C.H. Brown Co., LLC., a premier equipment financing company, located in Wheatland, WY. Colorado locations include Mountain Valley Bank in Hayden, Meeker, Steamboat Springs and Walden. Our success is because of our customers... and because of our hard working, dedicated, and talented associates, who have helped develop and provide the outstanding financial and insurance products and service you expect and deserve!







