Careers

First Dakota is authentic. The culture stands by the tradition of doing the right thing, caring about it's staff, and creating a positive and fun work environment. I feel blessed that I was given an opportunity to work for a company that shares in my personal ethics and integrity. Melissa P. employed since 2015

As an optimist by nature, the core value that stands out to me the most is positivity. Working in Fraud and Collections can be difficult, but if you approach every situation with a positive attitude and put your customers at ease with the understanding that you are here to help them, they are far more likely to be honest about their situation so that you can develop plans to work with them as a team to get them though what might be a very difficult situation. Kevin W. employed since 2007

As a former customer of 8 years, I was already familiar with the team at Mitchell Norway. It felt like joining a group of friends and family when I became an employee. It is a warm and welcoming work environment with a great group of knowledgeable professionals. Sheila S. employed since 2025

My advice to new hires or potential new hires is to embrace the change of moving over to First Dakota and trust the process of all of the trainings and seminars and employee events, because they do matter and make a difference once you get acclimated to your role. Tye H. employed since 2024

Throughout my 30+ year career, no company has embodied its values more authentically than First Dakota. What stands out most is the genuine support and encouragement among staff, not just within our own branch, but across branches and departments. We work together to earn and maintain the trust of our customers every day. I am fortunate to have mentors in Loan Operations, Loan Accounting, and among fellow lending assistants who share their expertise and are committed to helping me grow. When mistakes happen, we address them as a team, quickly and without blaming, and with a focus on preventing future issues. We are empowered to “make it right” when a customer has a disappointing experience by sending a handwritten apology and a small gift. Management’s commitment to continuous improvement is evident in their regular outreach for staff input on processes and products. First Dakota believes that work should be fun. We even have a dedicated “FUN Team” and funding for staff events, social gatherings, and celebrations throughout the year. Most importantly, I feel valued here and my contributions are recognized. I’m proud to tell people that I work at First Dakota and have no hesitation recommending our banking services to friends and family. Tammy S. employed since 2021