Community Relations Intern

Please Note: This internship is being offered for Winter 2026, Jan - April. Job Title: Community Relations Intern Primary Location: Grand Rapids, MI Employee Status: Part Time, Hourly About this Position: The Community Relations Intern is responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of community relations programs and tasks. Assist in the communication, tracking, and execution of initiatives. What You'll be doing: Assisting with community events and corporate campaigns. Assisting with the research on different projects and events. Assisting with communication for internal staff at LMCU. Assisting in the coordination of volunteer events. Networking on behalf of LMCU. Other duties as assigned. What you'll bring: Proficiency with using the Microsoft Office Suite. Enjoyment working independently, but likes being part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time and is very detail-oriented. 3.0 GPA or greater. College student freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or master level status or a recent college graduate within the last 3 months with a focus in a business related field is preferred. Who We Are: We’re proud of our past, thrilled with our present, and couldn’t be more excited about our future! Lake Michigan Credit Union has grown to become one of the largest credit unions in the nation with our headquarters in West Michigan. As a credit union, LMCU is a not for profit institution, owned by its members, instead of corporate stock holders. We are accountable directly to our members, and they directly share in our success – benefitting by lower and fewer fees, better savings and checking interest rates, lower cost mortgages and a host of other advantages that simply don’t exist at traditional banks. It’s about always doing what’s best and right for our members - it guides everything we do. From friendly, knowledgeable and professional employees who greet you by name, to offering stellar value at every turn, LMCU works for its members. Working with LMCU you can grow and advance in your career and work with talented teams that help you become better each and every day. As an employee you can have confidence in knowing your work is having an impact by supporting our mission of serving our members’ lifetime financial needs. You’ll be encouraged to innovate and excel and we're committed to your empowerment as an employee, providing ongoing training, development, support, and opportunities for you to achieve your career goals. Have additional questions about the role? You may email us at: Careers@lmcu.org. If you lack access to the internet or internet connectivity, or have a disability that hinders your ability to apply online, please choose one of the following options to obtain assistance: Call us at: (616) 242-9790 Mail your resume to: 5664 Prairie Creek Drive, Caledonia, MI 49316 Please Note: These options are reserved for use by individuals requesting an accommodation as a candidate. Information received via these options will be routed to our HR team, who will provide appropriate assistance to facilitate the completion of LMCU’s online application. LMCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Lake Michigan Credit Union is fundamentally different than a bank, both in our structure and mission. Our goal has always been to do what is best for our members. This approach guides every decision we make and every service we offer. As a credit union, our goal isn’t to generate profits for shareholders, it’s to improve the lives of our members. LMCU is consistently rated in the top ten in the nation for Return of the Member by Callahan & Associates, meaning we give back more to our members in the form of higher rates when they save and lower rates when they borrow. At LMCU, the emphasis on delivering real value to our members has been job one, since day one. As one of the largest credit unions in the nation for several years running, LMCU has earned many awards and accolades such as inclusion as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Nationally and being recognized by Forbes as a Great Place to Work. As an employee, you'll enjoy a stimulating, professional atmosphere, supported by the latest technology, training, and development. We recognize that a healthy balance between work, home life, and play is essential to our employees and our success. We offer a friendly, respectful and inclusive work environment, fun employee activities and rewarding community involvement opportunities. You’ll love working here at Lake Michigan Credit Union! LMCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer