Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

MSU Federal Credit Union•East Lansing, MI

11d•$16•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Marketing Intern, individuals will be provided opportunities for professional growth with challenging assignments, work with a variety of internal and external partners, and gain valuable experience with marketing campaigns for our membership and the communities we serve. Marketing Interns will also have the opportunity to meet with management and leadership within the Community Impact Division to learn about the corporate culture while gaining hands-on business experience. A schedule will be determined around the intern’s class schedule. The MSUFCU Internship Program [https://www.msufcu.org/internships] is designed to support interns in developing career readiness competencies as defined by NACE. Throughout the internship program, interns will gain hands-on experience and enhance essential skills that prepare them for success and career growth. Interns will have the opportunity to develop competencies in career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Core Competencies that must be demonstrated by all include Communicate, Navigate Change & Evolve, Solve Problems & Make Decisions, Plan, Prioritize, and Achieve, and Collaborate. Review the corresponding behaviors here.   
Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in marketing, public relations, communication, journalism, or a related field of study.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Thorough understanding of current marketing methodology and practices
Proficient in M365 programs.
Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with customers.
Good research and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize your workload and meet strict deadlines.
Willingness to attend corporate events after hours and on weekends.
Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with customers.
Good research and analytical skills.
Displays high level of integrity.
Seeks continuous learning and improvement through feedback and other means.
Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment.
Open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Accepts responsibility and is accountable for high-quality results.
Displays high level of creativity and innovation.
Fosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment.
Careful attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Apply understanding of marketing knowledge and gain experience with full marketing campaigns for financial products and services in a corporate environment
Attends meetings and draft communications with relevant stakeholders for marketing campaigns
Proofreads documents to verify their effectiveness in conveying the necessary message, ensuring consistent brand, quality, and accuracy of information correct as to content, grammar, and spelling, and free of typographical errors
Assist with Campaign Plans and new initiative overview documents
Develop working understanding of SOWT, consumer, and competitive analysis and latest marketplace trends
Observe and develop working knowledge of product/service review, refresh, and bundling
Assists Marketing Specialists with special projects and programs
Uploads current marketing content such as promotions and campaigns to the intranet
Collaborates closely with Digital Marketing and Corporate Communications departments to ensure integrated marketing campaigns
Maintains brand standards and ensures consistent branding across various touchpoints and through marketing tactics and campaigns
Using assets provided by Creative Services department, designs limited marketing materials
Communicates effectively across Community Impact division
Ensures that all materials comply with federal, state and local regulations and legal requirements
Represent the Credit Union at campus and community events
Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned