Summer 2026 Internship Program

Summary:

Columbia Bank's summer internship program is a cultivating experience that challenges you to be the best version of yourself. Through our 10 weeks’ experience you are tasked with meaningful work to establish a strong foundation to kick start your career. The internship program was developed to challenge our interns in joining Columbia Bank’s competitive early career program, our Associate Development Program.

Who Are We:

Our commitment to serving the community and our customers started nearly 100 years ago with the founding of a single branch in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. With a branch network spanning the state of New Jersey and a diverse team of banking professionals, we deliver top-of-the-level products and complimentary digital banking tools. As a true community bank, we play an integral part in every community we serve. Columbia Bank is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do, every day. We’re creating a workforce representative of the communities we serve, with a sense of belonging for everyone.

Job Description:

• Gain experience in the Bank’s operations by working closely with assigned divisions on short and long-term assignments.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve processes and the customer experience.
• Contribute to day-to-day business, and the research and execution of special projects. Collaborate with the Summer Intern cohort to prepare and present a Capstone project at the end of the program.
• Attend and participate in a variety of engaging Internship Program workshops, panels, and events.
• Interact and develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the Bank.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues from across the Bank.
• Project a positive and professional image of the Bank in all internal and external relationships consistent with Columbia’s ethical standards, Creed of Shared Values, Service Guidelines, and the Bank’s commitment to the community.
• Meet with the Program Manager on a regular basis to monitor progress, provide valuable feedback, and communicate individual successes, opportunities, and achievements.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Students with college expected graduation year of 2027;
• Anticipated degree in relations to business;
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA;
• Strong interest in the banking and finance industry;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with all levels of Bank personnel;
• Excellent organizational, follow-up and time management skills;
• Professional demeanor;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Independent and highly motivated self-starter;
• Results oriented with proven track record to accomplish objectives;
• Dedicated, enthusiastic, and driven; possesses a strong work ethic;
• Innovative and forward-thinking;
• A collaborator and team player, translating knowledge and experience into strong and productive relationships;
• Ability to deliver seamless experience to internal and external customers.
  
  

Columbia Bank offers the following benefits:

• Paid Internship
• Paid Sick Time
• Bank Holidays
  
  

Schedule:

• This is a full-time employment role working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm.
• June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026.
  
  

Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.