Community Engagement Intern - Winter/Spring 2027

MSU Federal Credit Union•East Lansing, MI

1d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Intern is responsible for supporting high impact community outreach programs, events, and communication materials that promote the Credit Union’s partnerships with the community. Employees in this position will collaborate with our community partners, internal departments, credit union volunteers, and management to successfully plan and execute a variety of programs and events supporting our volunteer and philanthropic efforts. Employees will work with the organization to create programs that that promote the Credit Union in a positive and community-oriented way. The MSUFCU Internship Program is designed to support interns in developing career readiness competencies as defined by NACE. Throughout the internship program, interns will gain hands-on experience and enhance essential skills that prepare them for success and career growth. Interns will have the opportunity to develop competencies in career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree with a preference for areas of marketing, communications, journalism, advertising, education, graphic design, business, or related major
Ability to commute to events in East Lansing, Lansing, and surrounding communities
Demonstrates empathy and a commitment to providing superior member service
Must have a proficiency in or desire to learn Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and GoAnimate
Seeks continuous learning and improvement through feedback and other means
Ability to be a self-starter and work successfully in a team-oriented environment
Open to change and considerable variety in the workplace
High level of both written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to present information effectively to staff and members
Ability to multitask and handle a number of projects at once while meeting deadlines
Ability to analyze problems and to arrive at a proper solution
Displays high level of creativity and innovation with careful attention to detail
Fosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of previous work experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Assists with developing high impact events and programs supporting our community involvement
Writes and designs various event/program communications to be distributed throughout the community and campus
Helps with special projects and programs to ensure success of the program
Takes photographs and video related to the community events and programs to be used for communication materials and document Credit Union history.
Assists with planning, organizing, and facilitating community events
Meets with the Community Engagement team biweekly to discuss progress on individual projects and for guidance in areas needing assistance
Assists the Community Engagement team with occasional administrative tasks to prepare for programs and presentation
Responsible for understanding the products and services offered by the Credit Union.
Participates in training activities within your department or branch and with the learning and talent development department; such training helps to ensure staff compliance with Credit Union policies and state and federal regulations and laws
Performs other duties and assist other employees, as assigned