Sawmill Trust Trust Administration Intern – Summer

Trust Administration Intern – Sawmill Trust Company

Sawmill Trust Company Trust Administration Intern – Summer 2026

Sioux Falls, SD United States | Paid Hourly | Full Time | May 18, 2026 – August 10, 2026

Sawmill Trust Company (STC) is accepting applications for a paid Trust Administration internship for the summer of 2026.

Sawmill is a private multi-family office dedicated to supporting the financial well‑being of families across generations. Established by the Brooks family to manage proceeds from the Brooks‑Scanlon Forest products business, we remain committed to serving as an extension of each family’s investment needs, independent of large financial institutions.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Trust Administration Intern to support our fiduciary team in the day‑to‑day management of complex client accounts. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience in trust operations, compliance, and document management. This is an ideal opportunity for a student interested in fiduciary services to learn how legal documents are translated into operational workflows within our trust organization.

• Assist with trust administration, including document review, beneficiary correspondence, and distribution support.
• Support onboarding of new trusts, accounts, and relationships.
• Assist with cash flow tracking.
• Support internal compliance checklist, internal audits, and account reviews.
• Log and track incoming mail to support accurate record‑keeping and response timelines.
• Support document imaging and quality control for fiduciary records.
• Provide administrative and operational support which is essential to effective trust and wealth services.

• Strong academic record with a solid understanding of financial and legal concepts.
• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong academic record with a solid understanding of basic investment concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Family Focused Authentic Responsive

• Gain hands‑on experience in administration and fiduciary compliance.

• Work with financial modeling tools, compliance frameworks, and trust administration systems.

• Develop a deeper understanding of wealth preservation, estate planning, and asset management.

• Engage with industry professionals, enhance problem‑solving skills, and develop critical thinking abilities.

• Participate in meaningful projects that directly contribute to client success and firm operations.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position, along with a resume, to Sheila Sornsen at Sh Please include “Sawmill Trust Administration Intern Application” in the subject line.

Sawmill Trust Company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Candidates must be available for regular working hours in Sioux Falls for the internship position.