Community Impact Intern

Bridgewater Bank • Saint Louis Park, MN

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About The Position

Bridgewater Bank is seeking a people-oriented intern to join its 2026 Summer Intern Cohort and Community Impact team. The internship provides students with practical experience in banking and the opportunity to apply college learning to real work. Interns collaborate with Bridgewater employees, attend departmental meetings, work on individual projects, and present their projects to the cohort and the Operational and Senior Leadership Teams at the end of the internship.

The intern will support charitable giving, employee volunteerism, nonprofit partnerships, and community engagement initiatives. The program runs from June 1, 2026, through August 20, 2026. The hourly base pay is $22. The role includes two paid holidays and PTO accrued in compliance with Minnesota ESST law.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor's degree program pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Community Relations, Public Affairs, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day coordination of charitable giving, employee volunteerism, nonprofit partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.
• Assist with planning and delivering volunteer events, community partnerships, and internal engagement campaigns, including scheduling, logistics, materials, and follow-up.
• Maintain organized records for community partnerships, sponsorships, donations, volunteer participation, and related program assets.
• Collect and analyze program data, identify insights, and develop reports and communications demonstrating Bridgewater Bank's community impact to internal and external audiences.
• Research nonprofit organizations, community needs, and emerging practices in corporate philanthropy, employee engagement, and community investment.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to strengthen employee participation and create meaningful community impact.
• Attend departmental meetings, complete individual projects, and present project work to the cohort and Operational and Senior Leadership Teams.

Benefits

• Two paid holidays.
• PTO accrued in compliance with Minnesota ESST law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern