Intern - Corporate Social Responsibility

First Merchants Corporation • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

First Merchants is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic college students for our 12-week paid summer internship program. This program offers interns the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the financial services industry, work on meaningful projects, receive mentorship, build relationships, and participate in networking and development events. Interns will also engage in a community service project and present their accomplishments to senior leadership. The Corporate Social Responsibility Intern will support the team through day-to-day responsibilities, projects, and initiatives that contribute to department goals, including program management, CRA compliance and administration, community home lending, and community business lending.

Requirements

• Be a full-time Bachelor (or higher) degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from May 17th- August 6th, 2027.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have demonstrated interest in the industry and/or specific area of interest.
• Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be able and willing to travel periodically throughout the First Merchants footprint, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Initiative
• Enthusiasm
• Strong Work Ethic
• Team Mentality
• Self-Motivation

Responsibilities

• Support volunteer engagement campaigns, financial wellness initiatives, and community partnerships
• Assist with planning and logistics for the 2026 CSR Colloquium, and regional service events
• Help manage internal communications, social media content, and impact storytelling
• Compile, clean, and validate data for CRA performance tracking
• Assist with documentation and reporting for CRA exam readiness
• Conduct research on CRA-eligible organizations and community needs
• Support outreach and reporting for affordable housing initiatives
• Assist with data collection and impact summaries for homeownership programs
• Research small business development trends and community lending opportunities
• Provide administrative and coordination support to Community Business Bankers
• Support engagement with nonprofit partners and economic development organizations
• Community Impact Dashboard: Data input, validation, and visual storytelling
• System/Platform Optimization: Usage analysis, reporting, and support ticket tracking
• Financial Wellness Toolkit: Content development and digital resource support
• CRA Data Compilation: Aggregating and organizing data for internal and external reporting
• Volunteer Campaigns: Coordinating regional service events and tracking participation

Benefits

• paid summer internship program
• Gain hands-on experience in the financial services industry
• Work on meaningful projects that impact the business
• Receive mentorship from experienced professionals
• Build relationships with leaders across the organization
• Participate in networking and development events
• Volunteer alongside fellow interns during a community service project
• Present accomplishments and key learnings to senior leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern