Community Relations Intern

* CEFCU member service team members are critical to the success of the credit union. They provide a professional, knowledgeable, and caring experience when members contact us. We are looking for individuals who are personable, articulate, and positive to add to our already awesome team!
* CEFCU’s Internship program provides a unique work opportunity for college students. Our competitively paid part-time internship consists of a 11-week program, with a 27-hour work week. The internship begins on Monday, May 18, 2026, and ends on Friday, August 7, 2026.
With an internship at CEFCU, you will have the following opportunities:

• Corporate work experience  
• Develop core competencies such as strong communication, time    management, and organizational skills  
• Professional development with management feedback  
• Mentorship within internship department    General Responsibilities  
• Assist Community Relations with CEFCU’s United Way Campaign; includes    developing a fundraising strategy that is aligned with our corporate social    responsibility goals, establishing relationships with United Way staff and    partner agencies associated with the campaign, helping with tasks    associated with various fundraisers (Casual Days, Chief Officer Lunch, etc.)   
• Responsible for event planning and logistics for “special events” including    venue research, timeline, food and beverage recommendations, budget, and    advance communications at all management levels within CEFCU. Works    with multiple external vendors to coordinate all event details. Coordinates    the production of additional communication pieces as needed, such as    event invitations and handouts, for the event.

• Directs participation in off-site fairs/festivals to sell CEFCU services and    increase corporate profitability; provides on-site event support as    necessary. Coordinates volunteer recruitment for many of the Credit    Union’s community events and activities. Ensures interaction and    coordination with organization’s other departments and programs to ensure    the volunteer strategy is in sync with CEFCU’s goals and priorities.  
• Represents CEFCU, and its brand, at community events and trade shows    Qualifications  
• Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year accredited university/college  
• Minimum cumulative GPA – 3.0 or higher  
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing,    Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or Philanthropy.  
• Strong initiative, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills    Skills Needed  
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational, time management, and    interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus.  
• Professional and/or promotional writing skills   
• Ability to represent CEFCU in a professional manner.
** Summary Pay Range
** The pay for this position is $19.00 per hour
* Compensation offered may vary based on skills and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at CEFCU.*#
** Benefits
* *** Financial
* * Defined Contribution Plan – 401K
** Health and Welfare
** Ability to earn paid time off (Personal Time)
** Additional Benefits
** Opportunities to help improve and build the CEFCU of tomorrow through process teams

Opportunities to personally contribute to corporate financial literacy and community initiatives

Casual days to support local charities

On-site fitness center, fitness classes, and wellness program
** Interns are not eligible for CEFCU-sponsored benefits, other than those required by local, state, and/or federal law.
** It is CEFCU’s policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex/gender (including gender expression/identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and/or any other basis protected by law. This policy covers all facets of employment including, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training, and compensation.

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