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Agile Product Owner Intern

CompanyFarmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company
LocationWest Des Moines
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with creating and refining user stories, managing product backlogs, and supporting defect tracking. They will also participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and observe communication between project teams and stakeholders.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
458
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Farmers Mutual Hail has been providing peace of mind for American farmers and their families since 1893. As America's Crop Insurance Company, FMH provides comprehensive risk management solutions, including private and federal crop insurance, reinsurance products and services, as well as farm and ranch insurance that includes auto, property, and liability coverage. For Complete Farm Insurance Solutions™, look to FMH.
About the 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.

Key Skills
AgileScrumUser storiesProduct backlog managementTime managementOrganizationCustomer serviceCommunicationRequirements gatheringBacklog refinement
Categories
TechnologySoftwareManagement & LeadershipFinance & AccountingAgriculture
Benefits
Paid internshipOn-site fitness centerCafeteriaEmployee appreciation events