Intern – Branch Part-time Spring 2027

State Employees' Credit Union; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

State Employees' Credit Union invites motivated students to join a Spring 2027 paid internship. The program offers project-based learning, mentorship, and cross-functional training within a local North Carolina branch network.

Open to Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students, the internship runs 10–12 weeks with a minimum of 10 hours per week, onsite at Cullowhee or Granite Falls. You will greet members, perform clerical tasks and gain real-world experience in credit union operations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time at a US-based NC university/college.
• GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Research and present project-based findings to leadership.
• Collaborate across branches to aid research and development of project.
• Understand SECU products and services and provide member recommendations.
• Gain entry-level exposure to branch services and operations.
• Perform receptionist/clerical duties and other tasks as assigned.
• Deliver exemplary customer service through member interactions.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People", join our team!

Position Overview

To provide project-based learning and real-world experience to rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Graduate students. This cohort experience will provide opportunities to enhance professionalism, train cross-functionally and receive mentorship from a designated resource within the assigned branch. This is a paid internship opportunity for the Spring2027 semester.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned project‑based research and presentation to be shared with leadership at the conclusion of the program.
• Collaborates effectively and professionally with branch coworkers and departments across the organization to aid in research and development of project.
• Accountable for understanding SECU products and services and providing recommendations to membership based on their needs.
• Obtains entry‑level exposure to branch services and operations.
• Performs administrative duties such as greeting members, answering phones, filing paperwork, and performing other clerical duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates exemplary customer service through interactions with membership.

Locations

• Cullowhee – 4801 Little Savannah Rd Cullowhee, NC 28723
• GraniteFalls – 145NHighlandAve GraniteFalls,NC28630

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Currently enrolled full‑time at a US – NC based accredited university/college.
• Must commit to a 10 – 12-week internship program.
• Must commit to at least 10 hours per week.
• GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Authorized to work in the Unites States without Sponsorship now or in the future or without receiving CPT/OPT through university/college.
• Must be a rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student.

Job Environment

Office setting with physical proximity to other employees. Some background noise from other employees, copy machine, and telephone. Onsite.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for prolonged periods.
• Bending/standing for prolonged periods.
• Carrying up to 5lbs.
• Lifting to 5lbs.
• Push/ pull up to 5lbs.
• Filing for prolonged periods.
• Telephone for prolonged periods.
• Computer for prolonged periods.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer

State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.

State Employees' Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with a "Do the Right Thing" mission and a goal of helping people in our community.

SECU values the differences in our staff and in our North Carolina communities. We believe that embracing the uniqueness of individuals makes our cooperative stronger, more innovative and better able to serve SECU members.