Community Relations Intern (CV)

Royal Credit Union•Eau Claire, WI

8d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers students passionate about community involvement and event planning the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at Royal Credit Union. The intern will help organize events, create engaging content, and represent Royal in the communities it serves. Applicants must be located in the Chippewa Valley area, enrolled in a university or technical college throughout the internship, and commit to the full 12 months. The role involves assisting the Program Director of Community Relations and other team members with event planning, coordination, and execution, as well as building brand awareness and representing Royal positively. The intern will also assist in creating media pitches, press releases, blogs, and social media content.

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.
Located in the Chippewa Valley area.
Commit to the full 12 months.
Must be able to work onsite at the Royal Credit Union Corporate Center/White Bear Lake branch/New Richmond branch throughout the school year and during breaks.

Nice To Haves

Event planning and coordination experience.
Social media, blog and/or press release writing experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Director of Community Relations and other Community Engagement team members with the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide variety of events and other Community Engagement activities.
Help build brand awareness and positively represent Royal in the communities we serve.
Assist in the creation of media pitches, press releases, blogs, and social media content.
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.