Finance Education Intern

Rockland Trust•Rockland, MA

About The Position

The Financial Education Summer Intern supports Rockland Trust’s financial wellness initiatives, helping individuals, families, students, and community members develop the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. Working alongside banking and community engagement professionals, the intern helps create educational resources, support financial literacy programs, and deliver financial education through community outreach. The role also includes collaborative summer projects with other interns. The internship provides hands-on experience in financial literacy programming, community engagement, educational content development, presentations, event planning, partnership development, program measurement, marketing, project management, and professional communication. Interns contribute to real business challenges, collaborate across the Bank, build professional networks, and receive exposure to organizational leaders and mentorship.

Requirements

Be a rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, education, communications, public policy, community development, marketing, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Passion for helping others learn and succeed.
Interest in financial literacy, community engagement, and financial wellness.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Strong attention to detail and professionalism.
Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging educational content.
Ability to present information clearly and confidently.
Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Rockland Trust's footprint.

Nice To Haves

Interest in personal finance and helping others achieve financial success.
Experience with community service, mentoring, tutoring, or educational programs.
Passion for making a positive impact in local communities.
Curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn.
Strong customer service mindset and commitment to helping others.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, organizing, and supporting financial education workshops and community outreach events.
Help develop educational materials about budgeting, saving, credit, fraud prevention, homeownership, and other financial topics.
Support the creation of presentations, handouts, and digital financial literacy resources.
Research financial education trends, community needs, and best practices.
Track participation, feedback, and program results to help measure outreach effectiveness.
Support partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and local businesses.
Help coordinate logistics for financial education events and community programs.
Assist with marketing and communications promoting financial wellness initiatives.
Contribute to projects designed to expand access to financial education resources.
Participate in collaborative summer projects with fellow interns.