Employee Communications Intern

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is offering a Communications/Engagement internship to support employee communications, events, and digital content creation. You will develop content for print, web, newsletters, social channels, and our online learning center.

You will collaborate with internal partners, help plan communication strategies, and contribute ideas to guide culture and engagement. A Bachelor's degree in communications or related field is required, with strong writing and teamwork

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or similar field of study.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbally.
• A team player, who can also accomplish tasks independently.
• A creative thinker, who can apply creative problem solving when needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and .Outlook.
• Experience with WordPress is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with graphic design, video editing and photography software is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Writing. Create meaningful content for our workforce.
• Publishing. Help publish and maintain that content across multiple content channels (print, web, newsletters, social media and our online learning center).
• Planning. Create and implement communication plans in support of Bank initiatives.
• Partnering. Work with our internal business partners to achieve their communication goals.
• Supporting. Provide support for our internal event and activities calendar.
• Data crunching. Help utilize data and analytics from internal communication channels.
• Creating. Act as resident photographer for Bank events and help create video and other multimedia for internal communication channels.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Content creation

MS Office

WordPress

Graphic design basics

Photography basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

WordPress

Video editing software

Graphic design software

Job description

At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines has a simple but important vision: Strong Bank. Strong Communities. And we know we’re only as strong as those who impact our success the most: our people!

The workplace is changing, and we help navigate what employees want and expect from a great workplace – a shared purpose, a connection to community, opportunities to develop and work perks that turn heads.

As an intern, you’ll play an important role in supporting the communications, engagement and development for our changing workplace. You’ll not only have a front row seat to guiding culture change, you’ll be a critical part of the team, expected to offer big ideas and helpful feedback that will help take us where we want to go.

Accountabilities:

Employee Communications:

• Writing. Create meaningful content for our workforce.
• Publishing. Help publish and maintain that content across multiple content channels (print, web, newsletters, social media and our online learning center).
• Planning. Create and implement communication plans in support of Bank initiatives.
• Partnering. Work with our internal business partners to achieve their communication goals.
• Supporting. Provide support for our internal event and activities calendar.
• Data crunching. Help utilize data and analytics from internal communication channels.
• Creating. Act as resident photographer for Bank events and help create video and other multimedia for internal communication channels.

Qualifications:

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or similar field of study.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbally.
• A team player, who can also accomplish tasks independently.
• A creative thinker, who can apply creative problem solving when needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and .Outlook.
• Experience with WordPress is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with graphic design, video editing and photography software is a plus, but not required.

Compensation Range:

Hourly: $22.00 - $22.00

This compensation range represents the Bank’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

At FHLB Des Moines, we work to create an inclusive culture. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed. FHLB Des Moines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), status as a parent or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.