Community Relations Intern - St. Croix Valley
About The Position
Hey Students! Are you passionate about community involvement and love planning events? Become a Community Relations Intern at Royal Credit Union! In this role, you’ll help organize exciting events, create engaging content, and represent Royal in the communities we serve. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience while making a real impact! All applicants must be located in the St. Croix Valley Area & include a resume, cover letter, transcript and their anticipated graduation date when applying. If selected for the internship, you must be able to commit to the full 13 months and be enrolled at a university throughout the length of the internship. Why Royal? Member and Community Focused: We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our Members and the communities we serve, going beyond financial services to enrich lives and foster growth.Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative, values-driven workplace that is always evolving. We support each other and work together to achieve our goals.Professional Growth: We offer numerous opportunities for training and advancement, helping you continuously develop and advance your skills.Empowerment: We empower our team members to make decisions and drive initiatives that help our Members achieve their financial goals. Your ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.Community Involvement: Engage with your local community through various initiatives and events, making a tangible difference where you live and work. Be part of something bigger. What You’ll Do: The Community Relations Intern will assist the Program Director of Community Relations and other Community Relations team members with the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide variety of events and other Community Engagement activities. They will help build brand awareness and positively represent Royal in the communities we serve. The Community Relations Intern will assist in the creation of media pitches, press releases, blogs, and social media content. What’s It Like Being an Intern at Royal Credit Union? Watch Here! Our Commitment To You: Compensation: $19.86 - 22.24 per hour (candidates with significant related experience may be higher)
Requirements
- Enrolled at a University or Technical College throughout the length of the internship, pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or similar field.
- Must be bondable.
- Valid driver’s license and maintain it.
- Must have an insured vehicle or access to one.
- Must have and maintain reliable transportation.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent time management.
- Comfortable working in a team environment and handling frequent interruptions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools like Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Willingness to travel locally and transport materials to events.
Nice To Haves
- Event planning and coordination experience.
- Social media, blog and/or press release writing experience.
Responsibilities
- Represent Royal Credit Union professionally at community events, including expos, parades, and open houses.
- Assist with planning and executing events and programs, providing feedback on their alignment with Royal’s mission.
- Create and distribute media content such as press releases, blogs, and social media posts to highlight Royal’s community impact.
- Support internal programs like the Volunteer and Kid’s Club, and collaborate with Marketing on promotional materials.
- Help with administrative tasks, suggest process improvements, and support other teams like Financial Education and Grants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
