Financial Education Intern - Fall 2026

MSU Federal Credit Union • East Lansing, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Financial Education Interns support financial literacy opportunities and help to represent the Credit Union and affiliate brands through relatable, inclusive, and accessible education. Interns assist with identifying knowledge gaps and concepts to consider and creating financial education content. The MSUFCU Internship Program is designed to support interns in developing career readiness competencies as defined by NACE. Throughout the internship program, interns will gain hands-on experience and enhance essential skills that prepare them for success and career growth. Interns will have the opportunity to develop competencies in career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree with a preference for areas of marketing, communications, journalism, education, graphic design, business, or related major
• Ability to commute to events in Lansing, East Lansing, and surrounding communities
• Demonstrates empathy and a commitment to providing superior member service
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Seeks continuous learning and improvement through feedback and other means
• Ability to be a self-starter and work successfully in a team-oriented environment
• Open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace
• High level of both written and oral communication skills, along with ability to present information effectively to staff and members
• Ability to multitask and handle a number of projects at once while meeting deadlines
• Ability to analyze problems and to arrive at a proper solution
• Displays high level of creativity and innovation with careful attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment

Nice To Haves

• Desired proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and GoAnimate.
• 1-2 years of previous work experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Understand the Credit Union's policies and procedures to ensure compliance and accountability for managing operational risks. Adhere to established internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and maintain the integrity of credit union operations.
• Assist with department programs and projects with guidance from mentor and leadership
• Research, evaluate, design, develop, and compose accessible content (blogs, scripts, quizzes, videos, podcasts, modules, etc.) for diverse audiences
• Attend financial literacy and community events within local communities
• Identify new content and formatting ideas and needs
• Participate in department meetings and professional development trainings
• Help to maintain results and data from financial education programs and projects
• Seek professional development opportunities and maintain an understanding of financial trends impacting financial literacy content

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree