Internship Program - Summer 2027

PeoplesBank•Holyoke, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The PeoplesBank Internship Program is a 10-week paid internship designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the banking industry. Interns will expand their professional network, develop workplace and leadership skills, and explore careers in banking and financial services. The program is full-time and runs from June to August. Interns will work on meaningful projects tailored to their assigned department, supported by a structured training plan. They will also participate in networking events, executive meet-and-greets, and professional development sessions. The internship is based in Holyoke, MA, and interns will be assigned to teams such as Finance/Treasury, Digital Growth, Risk Oversight, Retail Administration, Commercial Lending, Project Management, Wealth Management, IT, and Human Resources.

Requirements

Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in a field relevant to the internship.
Leadership potential demonstrated through involvement on campus, in the community, athletics, student organizations, volunteer activities, or employment.
Demonstrated interest in business, banking, financial services, technology, project management, human resources, or related fields through coursework, extracurricular involvement, projects, or prior work experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

Build a strong foundation in the products, operations, and systems unique to each department.
Develop a working understanding of the banking industry, with a special focus on PeoplesBank’s mission, values, and business model.
Strengthen workplace and leadership skills through PeoplesBank Academy and internal/external learning opportunities.
Complete all required compliance training and testing, adhering to federal, state, and bank regulations, policies, and service standards.
Prepare and deliver a professional presentation to PeoplesBank leaders, managers, peers, and stakeholders, highlighting key projects, accomplishments, lessons learned, and overall internship experience.
Learn daily department operations.
Navigate department systems and data.
Understand current initiatives and contribute to relevant projects.