Community Affairs & Marketing Intern

COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION OF FLORIDA • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Community First Credit Union is seeking an enthusiastic, community-minded intern to support initiatives that strengthen its brand presence and community initiatives. The internship provides hands-on experience in community engagement, event planning, sponsorship activation, philanthropy, employee volunteerism, and social media marketing. The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and passionate about making a difference in the community while gaining experience in marketing, communications, and community affairs.

The intern will assist with community events, volunteer activities, sponsorships, partnerships, employee engagement, and content gathering. They will also help track activity and engagement metrics, coordinate partner benefits, and take on other marketing and community affairs projects as assigned. The role may require occasionally working flexible hours to support community events.

The internship offers experience in community engagement strategy, corporate philanthropy, grant-making, sponsorship management, employee volunteer programs, social media and brand awareness campaigns, and opportunities to network with community leaders and partners. Professional development and mentorship from marketing and community affairs professionals are also offered.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Nonprofit Management, Event Management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in community engagement, corporate philanthropy, nonprofit partnerships, and marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfort using social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours to support community events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Canva or other content creation tools.
• Previous volunteer, leadership, campus organization, or internship experience.
• Interest in event planning, community development, public relations, or cause marketing.
• Experience creating social media content, graphics, or promotional materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing community events, volunteer activities, and sponsorship activations.
• Support event logistics, including registration, setup, attendance tracking, follow-up communications, and post-event reporting.
• Help track and measure community affairs activities, sponsorship outcomes, volunteer participation, and engagement metrics.
• Assist in managing community partnerships and maintaining relationships with nonprofit organizations, schools, and local business partners.
• Coordinate distribution and tracking of partner benefits, including managing ticket requests and ticket distribution.
• Coordinate and promote employee engagement and volunteer programs.
• Assist with gathering photography and video content to showcase Community First's community impact.
• Perform other marketing and community affairs projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with community engagement strategy and execution.
• Exposure to corporate philanthropy, grant-making, sponsorship management, and employee volunteer programs.
• Experience supporting social media and brand awareness campaigns.
• Networking opportunities with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and business partners.
• Professional development and mentorship from marketing and community affairs professionals.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern