Intern, Human Resources and Community Impact

Forbright Bank • Chevy Chase, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources and Community Impact Intern supports the execution of Forbright Bank’s community engagement and philanthropic initiatives. This nine-week paid summer internship provides hands-on experience in Human Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and event planning. The role calls for strong organizational skills, excellent research and writing abilities, and a passion for making a positive impact. The position is based on-site at the company’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program required.
• 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.
• Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a solution-oriented and collaborative approach.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work with the Human Resources team on projects advancing the Bank’s human resources, talent acquisition, and community impact initiatives.
• Help plan and execute 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.
• Build 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.
• Help create content for internal newsletters, social media, and reports highlighting community initiatives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to identify innovative 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 paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Metro SmartTrip benefits of $50 per month.
• Incentives for purchasing solar panels and electric vehicles, and for biking to work.
• Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost and Capital Bikeshare, and Imperfect Foods reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern