Community Banking Internship

Arborbanking; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training experience

Weekly mentor check-ins

Networking opportunities with bank leadership

Job summary

A community bank is offering a Community Banking Internship designed for college students pursuing degrees in finance or accounting. This role includes comprehensive training in Deposit Services, exposure to multiple banking departments, and weekly mentorship meetings. Interns will develop critical banking skills, participate in hands-on training, and gain insights into the banking industry. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn about various banking functions in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Current college student pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Coursework and/or experience that supports a strong understanding of financial accounting.
• Demonstrated interest in building a career within banking or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Deposit Services to gain operational knowledge.
• Complete various departmental rotations for hands-on training.
• Engage in weekly check-ins with mentors for professional development.

Skills

Understanding of financial accounting

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current college student in finance, accounting, or related field

Job description

Community Banking Internship

Classification: Non-exempt, Seasonal/Summer

Reports to: Market President

Work Location: Onsite Daily, business needs require proximity to one of our six branches

Office Location: Any one of our 6 branches (Nebraska Branches: Omaha, Elkhorn, Nebraska City. Iowa Branches: Oakland, Sidney, Hamburg)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, occasional Saturday

Summary Description

Arbor Bank’s Community Banking Internship is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to community banking. Anchored in Deposit Services—the central hub of branch operations—this internship equips students with foundational banking knowledge before rotating through multiple bank departments and is ideal for students exploring banking careers. Interns will gain exposure to banking careers, daily operations, train alongside experienced banking professionals, and participate in developmental check-ins with bank leadership. This internship is ideal for students seeking experience in banking careers.

Qualifications

• Current college student pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Coursework and/or experience that supports a strong understanding of financial accounting (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, financial ratios, analysis of revenue, expenses and assets)
• Demonstrated interest in building a career within banking, credit, or financial services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow compliance requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn all aspects of banking
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational skills

Training & Rotations

Interns will spend their first weeks fully immersed in Deposit Services to build a strong operational knowledge base. Training includes:

• Account opening and account maintenance
• Teller transactions and frontline customer service
• Deposit operations and compliance fundamentals
• Basic banking systems, procedures, and workflows

This phase ensures interns gain a thorough understanding of branch operations before rotating to other departments.

Rotational Leadership & Foundational Knowledge (Weeks 4–5)

Interns will split their time between continued Deposit Services training and sessions with bank leaders to understand core strategic and operational functions.

Leadership exposure may include:

• Bank President – Bank structure, business strategy, leadership vision
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Financial reporting, liquidity management, capital planning
• Chief Credit Officer (CCO) – Credit risk, commercial lending, loan analysis
• Chief Operations Officer – Business communication
• First Express Insurance (FEI) – Insurance services and integration with banking
• Mortgage Division – Mortgage products and loan processes

This segment broadens interns’ understanding of the bank’s executive and operational framework.

Departmental Rotations & Hands‑On Learning (Weeks 6–12)

Interns will spend 2–3 days per week in Deposit Services while rotating through a variety of departments for immersive, functional training.

• Provide an overview of their core responsibilities
• Train interns on at least the top three departmental accountabilities
• Offer hands‑on or project‑based learning when feasible

Potential Rotation Departments Include:

• Consumer Lending – Loan processing, customer interaction, underwriting basics
• Credit Department – Credit analysis and loan underwriting fundamentals
• Loan Processing – Documentation, booking, compliance review
• Treasury Management – Cash‑flow solutions, business banking services
• Commercial Lending – Portfolio management, financial analysis, client meeting preparation, business development exposure
• Agricultural Lending – Portfolio management, financial analysis, client meeting preparation, business development exposure

Weekly Check‑Ins & Professional Development

To support continuous learning and growth, interns will participate in weekly check‑ins with their mentor and HR, as well as periodic meetings with the Market President. Interns will gain business communication and presentation skills through presentations to executive leadership and capstone.

Other Duties

• Embody Arbor Bank’s Core Values when interacting with colleagues, co‑workers, clients, prospects, and our community.
• Support the strategies and initiatives of the organization.
• Provides prompt and effective communication to all internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrate commitment, dependability, and respect for team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance, punctuality, and adherence to agreed‑upon schedule of availability.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned or needed.
• The physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally lifting or carrying objects less than 15 lbs.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Communicating by means of spoken word to impart oral information to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers, clients, & the public accurately, loudly and/or quickly.
• Constant repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Clear vision at approximately 20” or less, including use of computers, mid‑range and 20’ or more.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech in person, over the telephone, computer and/or remote speech.
• Reaching or extending hand(s), arm(s) in any direction, straightening arm(s) and elbow(s) and engaging the shoulders(s).
• Driving.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Work Environment

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Position type and expected hours of work

Business hours 8-5 M-F and occasional Saturday as needed.

Travel

5% local/regional travel for training.

AAP/EEO Statement

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Accessibility

Contact Human Resources for accommodations: Phone: 402‑252‑8279 Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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