Finance Education Intern

Rockland Trust; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockland Trust is offering a Financial Education Summer Intern position to support financial wellness initiatives across local communities. You will help create educational resources, assist with workshops, and collaborate on programs that empower individuals to manage money more effectively.

You'll work with banking and community engagement professionals, gaining hands-on experience in education, outreach, and stakeholder collaboration while building career-ready skills for a future in finance

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences and present information clearly.
• Interest in financial literacy, community outreach, and education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, organizing, and supporting financial education workshops and events.
• Help develop educational materials on budgeting, saving, and credit.
• Support creation of presentations, handouts, and digital resources.
• Assist with research on financial education trends and community needs.
• Track participation and program results to measure outreach impact.
• Coordinate logistics for education events and community programs.

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Team Collaboration

Education

Finance

Business

Economics

Education

Communications

Public Policy

Community Development

Marketing

Job description

Empower Communities. Inspire Financial Confidence. Make a Lasting Impact.

Financial Education Summer Intern

Have you ever wanted to help people build confidence with money, achieve their goals, and create a stronger financial future? Are you passionate about personal finance, community outreach, education, and making a meaningful difference in people's lives?

As a Financial Education Summer Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting financial wellness initiatives that help individuals, families, students, and community members develop the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions. You'll work alongside experienced banking and community engagement professionals to create educational resources, support financial literacy programs, and help deliver meaningful financial education throughout the communities we serve.

At Rockland Trust, we believe financial education is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen communities. Through workshops, outreach programs, educational resources, and community partnerships, we help individuals gain the confidence and knowledge necessary to achieve financial success. As part of the Financial Education team, you'll contribute to initiatives that have a real and lasting impact while developing valuable professional skills.

In addition to your individual responsibilities, interns will participate in collaborative summer projects with fellow interns.

Whether you're interested in finance, education, communications, community development, nonprofit work, marketing, public policy, or banking, this internship will help you learn, grow, and build a strong foundation for your future career.

What You'll Do

Gain Exposure to Financial Education & Community Outreach

As a Financial Education Summer Intern, you'll help support programs designed to improve financial literacy and empower individuals to make informed financial decisions. You'll gain experience working with community partners, creating educational resources, supporting events, and helping expand the Bank's financial wellness efforts.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Assist with planning, organizing, and supporting financial education workshops and community outreach events.
• Help develop educational materials related to budgeting, saving, credit, fraud prevention, homeownership, and other financial topics.
• Support the creation of presentations, handouts, and digital financial literacy resources.
• Assist with research on financial education trends, community needs, and best practices.
• Track participation, feedback, and program results to help measure outreach effectiveness.
• Support partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and local businesses.
• Help coordinate logistics for financial education events and community programs.
• Assist with marketing and communications efforts promoting financial wellness initiatives.
• Contribute to projects designed to expand access to financial education resources.
• Participate in collaborative summer projects with fellow interns.

What You'll Learn

Throughout the summer, you'll gain practical experience in:

• Financial literacy and financial wellness programming.
• Community outreach and engagement strategies.
• Public speaking and presentation development.
• Educational content creation and communication.
• Event planning and program coordination.
• Community partnership development.
• Program measurement and impact reporting.
• Professional communication and relationship building.
• Marketing and promotion of educational initiatives.
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• You'll leave with a stronger understanding of how financial institutions support individuals and communities through education, outreach, and financial empowerment.

What You'll Gain

This internship is designed to provide meaningful experience, professional growth, and valuable career-building opportunities.

By the end of the summer, you'll have:

• Hands-on experience supporting financial education and community outreach programs.
• Exposure to financial literacy initiatives and community engagement strategies.
• Experience creating educational materials and presentations.
• Opportunities to network with professionals across the Bank and community organizations.
• Stronger communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Greater confidence interacting with diverse audiences and community stakeholders.
• Experience contributing to programs that create meaningful impact in local communities.
• Valuable accomplishments that will strengthen your resume and future career opportunities.

The Summer Intern Experience

At Rockland Trust, interns aren't just observers. They're contributors.

Throughout the summer, you'll:

• Collaborate with interns from across the Bank.
• Tackle real business challenges.
• Strengthen teamwork, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Expand your professional network.
• Gain exposure to leaders across the organization.
• Develop career-ready skills through meaningful work and mentorship.

Many of our interns have gone on to build successful long-term careers with Rockland Trust, and we're proud to provide an environment where emerging talent can thrive.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
  • Finance
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Communications
  • Public Policy
  • Community Development
  • Marketing
  • Or a related field

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Passion for helping others learn and succeed.
• Interest in financial literacy, community engagement, and financial wellness.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging educational content.
• Ability to present information clearly and confidently.

• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout Rockland Trust's footprint is important.

What Sets You Apart

• Interest in personal finance and helping others achieve financial success.
• Experience with community service, mentoring, tutoring, or educational programs.
• Passion for making a positive impact in local communities.
• Curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn.
• Strong customer service mindset and commitment to helping others.

Who Should Apply?

This internship is perfect for students who enjoy teaching, mentoring, communicating, and making a positive impact in their communities. If you're interested in financial literacy, community engagement, education, banking, nonprofit work, or public service, you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience while developing skills that will benefit you throughout your career.

If you're ready to help others build financial confidence, strengthen your professional skills, expand your network, and contribute to programs that make a real difference, we'd love to have you join us this summer.

At Rockland Trust you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.