Community Relations Intern

CEFCU • Peoria, IL

13d • $19 - $19

About The Position

Are you ready to make the most of your talents and abilities, while helping others make the most of their finances? Apply to join Team CEFCU! CEFCU member service team members are critical to the success of the credit union. They provide a professional, knowledgeable, and caring experience when members contact us. We are looking for individuals who are personable, articulate, and positive to add to our already awesome team! CEFCU’s Internship program provides a unique work opportunity for college students. Our competitively paid part-time internship consists of a 11-week program, with a 27-hour work week. The internship begins on Monday, May 18, 2026, and ends on Friday, August 7, 2026. With an internship at CEFCU, you will have the following opportunities: • Corporate work experience • Develop core competencies such as strong communication, time management, and organizational skills • Professional development with management feedback • Mentorship within internship department

Requirements

• Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year accredited university/college
• Minimum cumulative GPA – 3.0 or higher
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or Philanthropy.
• Strong initiative, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus.
• Professional and/or promotional writing skills
• Ability to represent CEFCU in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist Community Relations with CEFCU’s United Way Campaign; includes developing a fundraising strategy that is aligned with our corporate social responsibility goals, establishing relationships with United Way staff and partner agencies associated with the campaign, helping with tasks associated with various fundraisers (Casual Days, Chief Officer Lunch, etc.)
• Responsible for event planning and logistics for “special events” including venue research, timeline, food and beverage recommendations, budget, and advance communications at all management levels within CEFCU. Works with multiple external vendors to coordinate all event details. Coordinates the production of additional communication pieces as needed, such as event invitations and handouts, for the event.
• Directs participation in off-site fairs/festivals to sell CEFCU services and increase corporate profitability; provides on-site event support as necessary. Coordinates volunteer recruitment for many of the Credit Union’s community events and activities. Ensures interaction and coordination with organization’s other departments and programs to ensure the volunteer strategy is in sync with CEFCU’s goals and priorities.
• Represents CEFCU, and its brand, at community events and trade shows

Benefits

• Financial Defined Contribution Plan – 401K
• Health and Welfare
• Ability to earn paid time off (Personal Time)
• Opportunities to help improve and build the CEFCU of tomorrow through process teams
• Opportunities to personally contribute to corporate financial literacy and community initiatives
• Casual days to support local charities
• On-site fitness center, fitness classes, and wellness program
• Interns are not eligible for CEFCU-sponsored benefits, other than those required by local, state, and/or federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees