Intern – Financial Education Spring 2027

State Employees' Credit Union; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

State Employees' Credit Union is offering a paid internship for Spring 2027 to provide project-based learning and real-world experience to rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior, and Graduate students in finance-related fields. The program includes mentorship from a designated resource within the department and exposure to entry-level investment services.

Interns will complete research projects, learn about financial education, and perform administrative tasks while collaborating with colleagues

Qualifications

• Finance or Business major required.
• 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 United States without Sponsorship now or in the future or without CPT/OPT through university/college.
• Rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned project-based research and presentation to be shared with leadership at the conclusion of the program.
• Obtain entry-level exposure to the functions of financial education.
• Perform administrative duties and other clerical duties as assigned.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with internal coworkers and departments across the organization to aid in research and development of project.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Finance or Business-related major

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, gain entry-level investment services experience and receive mentorship from a designated resource within the department.

This is a paid internship opportunity for the Spring 2027 semester.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned project-based research and presentation to be shared with leadership at the conclusion of the program.
• Obtain entry-level exposure to the functions of financial education.
• Perform administrative duties and other clerical duties as assigned.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with internal coworkers and departments across the organization to aid in research and development of project.

Requirements

• Finance or Business-related major.
• 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.
• On-site.

Physical Demands

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

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.