Community Impact Intern
About The Position
Bridgewater Bank is hiring a Community Impact Intern for its 2026 Summer Internship Program. The internship is designed to help students apply college knowledge and skills in a real-world banking environment. Interns collaborate with Bridgewater employees, attend department meetings, and complete individual projects that they present to the intern cohort and the Operational and Senior Leadership Teams at the end of the program. The program runs from June 1, 2026, through August 20, 2026. The intern will support the Community Impact team’s work on charitable giving, employee volunteerism, nonprofit partnerships, and community engagement. The role includes assisting with events and campaigns, maintaining program records, researching community needs and nonprofit practices, and helping analyze and communicate the bank’s community impact.
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.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the 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 to the highest degree.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Ability to 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.
- Help 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 department meetings and complete an individual project to present to the cohort and the Operational and Senior Leadership Teams.
Benefits
- Two paid holidays.
- PTO accrued in compliance with Minnesota ESST Law.
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