Community Engagement Intern - Winter/Spring 2027

MSU Federal Credit Union; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

MSU Federal Credit Union in East Lansing, MI is seeking a Community Engagement Intern for Winter/Spring 2027 to support high-impact outreach programs and events that showcase the Credit Union’s partnerships with the community.

You will collaborate with community partners, internal teams, volunteers, and management to plan and execute programs while developing career readiness competencies defined by NACE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in marketing, communications, journalism, advertising, education, graphic design, or business preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous work experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to commute to events in East Lansing, Lansing, and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop high impact events and programs supporting community involvement.
• Write and design event communications for distribution throughout the community and campus.
• Assist with special projects and programs to ensure success of the program.
• Take photographs and video related to community events for materials and history.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating community events.
• Meet biweekly with the Community Engagement team for progress and guidance.
• Support administrative tasks to prepare for programs and presentations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Associate or Bachelor's in marketing/communications/graphic design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

GoAnimate

Job description

Community Engagement Intern - Winter/Spring 2027

Job Category: Community Development

Requisition Number: COMMU004973

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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East Lansing, MI 48823, USA

Description

Position Summary:

The Community Engagement Intern is responsible for supporting high impact community outreach programs, events, and communication materials that promote the Credit Union’s partnerships with the community. Employees in this position will collaborate with our community partners, internal departments, credit union volunteers, and management to successfully plan and execute a variety of programs and events supporting our volunteer and philanthropic efforts. Employees will work with the organization to create programs that that promote the Credit Union in a positive and community-oriented way.

The MSUFCU Internship Program 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.

Work Location:Onsite at MSUFCU Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MI
Work Schedule:Part‑Time 15-25/week; Hours will be scheduled based on student's school schedule and business hours (8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday) Occasional assignments to work during evenings and weekends if urgent need.
Paid Hourly Internship: $16.00+/hour
Duration: Winter/Spring Semester beginning January 6th, with potential to continue into future semesters

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with developing high impact events and programs supporting our community involvement
• Writes and designs various event/program communications to be distributed throughout the community and campus
• Helps with special projects and programs to ensure success of the program
• Takes photographs and video related to the community events and programs to be used for communication materials and document Credit Union history.
• Assists with planning, organizing, and facilitating community events
• Meets with the Community Engagement team biweekly to discuss progress on individual projects and for guidance in areas needing assistance
• Assists the Community Engagement team with occasional administrative tasks to prepare for programs and presentation
• Responsible for understanding the products and services offered by the Credit Union.
• Participates in training activities within your department or branch and with the learning and talent development department; such training helps to ensure staff compliance with Credit Union policies and state and federal regulations and laws
• Performs other duties and assist other employees, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree with a preference for areas of marketing, communications, journalism, advertising, education, graphic design, business, or related major
• 1-2 years of previous work experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to commute to events in East Lansing, Lansing, and surrounding communities
• Demonstrates empathy and a commitment to providing superior member service
• Must have a proficiency in or desire to learn Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and GoAnimate
• Seeks continuous learning and improvement through feedback and other means
• Ability to be a self‑starter and work successfully in a team‑oriented environment
• Open to change and considerable variety in the workplace
• High level of both written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to present information effectively to staff and members
• Ability to multitask and handle a number of projects at once while meeting deadlines
• Ability to analyze problems and to arrive at a proper solution
• Displays high level of creativity and innovation with careful attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
• Occasionally needs to move about inside of office area
• Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure
• This position requires onsite presence at the employee’s assigned location for all scheduled shifts.

Disclaimer:

• Please note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative‑action, equal‑opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Some college or better.

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