Community Relations Intern (SCV)

Royal Credit Union•New Richmond, WI

1d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This is an internship opportunity for students passionate about community involvement and event planning. The intern will help organize events, create engaging content, and represent Royal Credit Union in the communities it serves. The role requires commitment to a full 12 months and enrollment in a university or technical college throughout the internship. The intern will assist the Program Director of Community Relations and other Community Engagement team members with event planning, coordination, and execution, as well as building brand awareness and representing Royal. The intern will also assist in creating media pitches, press releases, blogs, and social media content.

Requirements

Must be located in the St. Croix Valley area.
Must be 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.
Must be able to commit to the full 12 months.
Must be enrolled at a university or technical college throughout the length of the internship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist 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.