Community Affairs & Marketing Intern

Community First Credit Union is committed to helping our members and communities achieve financial success. Through meaningful partnerships, volunteerism, financial education, philanthropy, and community investment, we strive to make a positive difference across Northeast Florida while building lasting relationships with the people and organizations we serve. Position Summary Community First Credit Union is seeking an enthusiastic, community-minded, Community Affairs & Marketing Intern to support initiatives that strengthen our brand presence and community initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience in community engagement, event planning, sponsorship activation, philanthropy, employee volunteerism, and social media marketing. The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and passionate about making a difference in the community while gaining valuable experience in marketing, communications, and community affairs. What You Will Do: Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing community events, volunteer activities, and sponsorship activations. Support event logistics, including registration, setup, attendance tracking, follow-up communications, and post-event reporting. Help track and measure community affairs activities, sponsorship outcomes, volunteer participation, and engagement metrics. Assist in managing community partnerships and maintaining relationships with nonprofit organizations, schools, and local business partners. Coordinate the distribution and tracking of partner benefits, including managing ticket requests and ticket distribution. Coordinate and promote employee engagement and volunteer programs. Assist with content gathering, including photography and video to showcase Community First's community impact. Perform other marketing and community affairs projects as assigned. What We Are Looking For: Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Nonprofit Management, Event Management, or a related field. Strong interest in community engagement, corporate philanthropy, nonprofit partnerships, and marketing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Comfortable using social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with Canva or other content creation tools is a plus. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team. Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours to support community events. Preferred Qualifications: Previous volunteer, leadership, campus organization, or internship experience. Interest in event planning, community development, public relations, or cause marketing. Experience creating social media content, graphics, or promotional materials. What You Will Gain: Hands-on experience with community engagement strategy and execution. Exposure to corporate philanthropy, grant-making, sponsorship management, and employee volunteer programs. Experience supporting social media and brand awareness campaigns. Networking opportunities with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and business partners. Professional development and mentorship from marketing and community affairs professionals. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.