CSR Intern: Community Impact & Learning Experience

First Merchants Brand; Indianapolis, Royal Oak (IN, MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship from professionals

Networking events

Volunteer community service project

Job summary

First Merchants Corporation in Indianapolis, IN is offering a 12-week paid Corporate Social Responsibility internship as part of our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This Full-Time role requires students to work 40 hours per week and gain exposure across CSR initiatives, CRA compliance, and community lending.

You will participate in volunteer campaigns, reporting, and data projects, with mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to present to senior leadership at program end.

Qualifications

• Be a full-time Bachelor (or higher) degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from May 17th - August 6th, 2027.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have demonstrated interest in the industry and/or specific area of interest.
• Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be able and willing to travel periodically throughout the First Merchants footprint, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Support volunteer engagement campaigns, financial wellness initiatives, and community partnerships.
• CRA Compliance and Administration: Compile, clean, and validate data for CRA performance tracking; assist with documentation and reporting for CRA exam readiness.
• Community Home Lending: Support outreach and reporting for affordable housing initiatives.
• Community Business Lending: Research small business development trends and community lending opportunities; provide administrative support and engage with nonprofit partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree-seeking student

Job description

First Merchants Corporation in Indianapolis, IN is offering a 12-week paid Corporate Social Responsibility internship as part of our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This Full-Time role requires students to work 40 hours per week and gain exposure across CSR initiatives, CRA compliance, and community lending.

You will participate in volunteer campaigns, reporting, and data projects, with mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to present to senior leadership at program end.