Intern Communications

Compeer Financial; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401k match up to 9%

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Compeer Financial is seeking a collaborative student to support corporate communications initiatives in a hybrid, paid internship role. You will help manage editorial calendars, draft intranet articles, and assist with communication plans while gaining exposure to a regional financial services provider for agriculture and rural communities.

The role requires pursuing a degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing, strong writing skills, and the ability to work independently with guidance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a team and independently with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Update editorial calendars and develop content for digital channels.
• Research and draft articles for corporate intranet.
• Assist team with executing communication plans and projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Content drafting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.
Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

CPT & Pre-Opt candidates invited to apply.

This is a paid internship; however, the intern must provide their own housing and transportation. Business related transportation and expenses will be paid by the organization. This internship requires working 10+ hours/week from October 2026 - May 2027, with the potential to extend through the summer of 2027. During school breaks and summer months, the position may offer up to 40 hours per week. The role is based at the Mankato office and offers a hybrid work option. If pursuing internship credit through your university, it is your responsibility to consult with your advisor and review the internship's job description to ensure it meets the minimum eligibility requirements.

Compeer Financial is seeking collaborative, innovative and dynamic professionals to be a part of our Top Workplace culture!

The contributions you will make: This position will experience what it's like to be part of a corporate communications team supporting a financial services provider for agriculture and rural communities. Learning will come through a variety of tasks that further team member awareness and contribute to a strong internal culture.

A typical day:

• Update editorial calendars and develop content for digital message boards
• Research and draft articles for corporate intranet
• Assist team members with executing communication plans
• Develop PowerPoint slides for use in presentations
• Gather metrics and update reports
• Summarize large group meetings from transcripts and recordings
• Assist with photo and video shoots as needed
• Attend team meetings and participate in cross-functional workgroups

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing.
• Possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work, with limited guidance.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in photo editing, video production and/or graphic design preferred.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to initiate and maintain professional conversations.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to demonstrate solid judgment and flexibility and thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

How we will take care of you:

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Base Pay

$19 - $20 USD

Compeer Financial is 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.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Compeer Financial's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.