Intern, Human Resources and Community Impact

Forbright Bank • Chevy Chase, MD

8d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources and Community Impact Intern supports Forbright Bank’s community engagement and philanthropic initiatives and collaborates with the Human Resources team on human resources, talent acquisition, and community impact projects. This is a nine-week paid summer internship based on-site at the company’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The intern will gain hands-on experience in Human Resources, corporate social responsibility, and event planning. The role calls for strong organizational skills, research and writing abilities, and an interest in making a positive impact. The intern must be available during the week leading up to and the week of July 26–30, 2027, to support the Sustainable Solutions Summit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to create compelling written and visual content for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented.
• Adaptability and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a solution-oriented and collaborative approach.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, use hands and fingers, view a computer monitor, operate office technology or machinery, and communicate clearly verbally and/or in writing.

Nice To Haves

• 0–1 year of relevant work experience.
• Experience in event planning.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Human Resources team on projects advancing human resources, talent acquisition, and community impact initiatives.
• Assist in planning and executing the Sustainable Solutions Summit; availability is required the week leading up to and the week of July 26–30, 2027.
• Support planning and coordination of Volunteer Month and other employee volunteer engagements.
• Assist with employee engagement planning and coordination.
• Create planning schedules, toolkits, documents, and presentations for community impact and HR events.
• Communicate with external stakeholders.
• Monitor progress toward corporate sustainability and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) goals.
• Create content for internal newsletters, social media, and reports highlighting community initiatives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to identify approaches to community engagement and philanthropic impact.
• Assist with recruitment efforts, including research for 2028 college internship recruitment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Four weeks of PTO.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Metro SmartTrip benefits of $50 per month.
• Incentives for purchasing solar panels or electric vehicles and for biking to work.
• Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost and Capital Bikeshare, and Imperfect Foods reimbursement.
• Paid nine-week summer internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern