Job Description
Job Description
Pay: $20.00/Hr USD
SUMMARY
The Community Banking Intern is responsible for learning the fundamentals of retail banking, supporting day-to-day branch tasks and activities, and completion of ad-hoc projects.
Training is conducted within a mentorship framework, necessitating frequent interaction with various departments to include Retail Banking, Commercial Lending, Lending Operations, Electronic Banking, Home Office Operations and participate in SIU activities.
Applicants must be available for an 8-week minimum paid internship program. This is a part-time role (less than 30 hours per week), with flexible scheduling to accommodate class schedules.
All employees are expected to protect the information and assets of the organization through heightened awareness of information security, cybersecurity, and risk management best practices, as well as complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Shadow and gain an understanding of banking operations at various levels of the branch and organization, such as Credit Administration, Loan Operations, and support teams.
- Work along-side Branch Managers and Relationship Banking teams, developing essential skills in daily operations, customer service, transactions, and compliance.
- Contribute to multiple special projects, providing strong research, attending and participating in meetings and project tracking, and reporting ongoing progress to the Chief Banking Officer.
- Collaborate with department leaders to understand performance metrics, operational challenges, and customer engagement strategies.
- Attend client meetings and community outreach events to gain insight into relationship management, local economic impact, and brand awareness.
- Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations to share learnings and recommendations with senior leadership
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements throughout the internship.
- Assume responsibility for special projects as assigned.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment toward a degree in Finance or a related field required.
- Minimum Junior or beyond collegiate experience required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all internship functions.
- Basic understanding of financial principles, banking terminology, and economic concepts.
- Communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers at all levels.
- A positive and proactive approach to work, demonstrating enthusiasm, adaptability, and the ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful or adverse conditions.
- Research and critical-thinking abilities, with skill to successfully organize work and manage time.
- Proficient computer literacy, including comfort with Microsoft systems and Office Suite.
- Intermediate typing skills to meet the needs of this position.
- Current driver’s license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance coverage; additionally, the ability to drive occasionally in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
- The ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in an office environment preferred.
Benefits: We are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to promote well‑being and professional development. Team members have access to paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and additional resources that encourage career advancement, including approved company‑paid training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations and other laws/regulations as applicable.