Intern Communications

compeerfinancial; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning programs

Mentorship opportunities

Cross-functional teams

Tuition/education reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Compeer Financial invites a communications intern to join our corporate communications team. You will support internal communications for agriculture and rural communities, with a hybrid schedule and an hourly pay model.

This paid internship runs Oct 2026–May 2027 and requires 15+ hours per week at the Mankato office or remotely up to 50% of the time. The role develops skills in content creation, intranet articles, planning support, slide development, metrics gathering, and multimedia shoots,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism or Marketing.
• Strong initiative and resourcefulness with minimal guidance.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in photo editing, video production and/or graphic design preferred.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional communication.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Update editorial calendars and develop content for digital message boards.
• Research and draft articles for intranet.
• Assist team with executing communication plans.
• Develop PowerPoint slides for 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 cross-functional workgroups.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Photo editing

Video editing

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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
• Mentorship 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.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers .

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 15+ hours/week from October 2026 - May 2027. This position is open to Mankato office location. 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 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.