General Information Internship Timeframe: Winter 2027 | January - April 2027 Primary Location: Fully On-Site in Grand Rapids, MI Employee Status: Part-Time, Temporary Position Hours: Average 20-25 Hours per week Who we are: At LMCU, you'll find more than just a job - discover a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter. Join our talented team at Lake Michigan Credit Union and discover the difference an employer who puts people first can make in your career and life. About this Position: The Community Relations role provides coordination and administrative support for community events, corporate campaigns, volunteer initiatives, and partnerships. The position manages event logistics, communications, research, participation tracking, and partner coordination while representing LMCU professionally in the community and collaborating across departments. What You'll do: Support community events and corporate campaigns by coordinating logistics, materials, timelines, and day-of activities. Research community organizations, partnerships, sponsorship requests, and event-related topics; summarize findings and maintain records. Draft, proofread, and distribute internal communications about community initiatives, volunteer opportunities, events, and campaigns. Coordinate volunteer events, including partner and participant communication, registration, scheduling, materials, and participation tracking. Represent LMCU professionally at community events, build positive partner relationships, and communicate follow-up items to the team. Support the collection, organization, and management of stories, photos, testimonials, and impact data for internal and external reporting. Coordinate inventory, packing, and distribution of event supplies, promotional materials, and branded merchandise. Support planning and execution of signature corporate initiatives, campaigns, employee volunteer programs, scholarship programs, grant programs, and fundraising activities. Attend planning meetings and contribute ideas to strengthen community engagement and program effectiveness. Collaborate across departments and complete other duties and projects as assigned. What you'll bring: Previous experience through internships, volunteer work, student organizations, or part-time employment involving event support, community outreach, communications, research, or administrative tasks is preferred. Experience or interest in nonprofit organizations, community development, philanthropy, volunteerism, marketing, public relations, or corporate social responsibility is preferred. College student freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or master level status or a recent college graduate within the last 3 months with a focus in a business-related field is preferred. 3.0 GPA or greater. Proficiency with using the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to communicate professionally with community partners, employees, volunteers, and organizational leaders. Strong organizational and project coordination skills. What you’ll get: All Employees: weekly pay and retirement savings options. Full-Time Employees: comprehensive health coverage including medical (with prescription), dental, vision, HSA match, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. To see a full list of our benefit offerings, check out this helpful guide! Have additional questions about the role? Email the Talent Acquisition Team at: [email protected]. If you lack access to the internet or require an accommodation in the application process, please send your resume via mail to P.O. Box 2848, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2848. LMCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Lake Michigan Credit Union is fundamentally different than a bank, both in our structure and mission. Our goal has always been to do what is best for our members. This approach guides every decision we make and every service we offer. As a credit union, our goal isn’t to generate profits for shareholders, it’s to improve the lives of our members. LMCU is consistently rated in the top ten in the nation for Return of the Member by Callahan & Associates, meaning we give back more to our members in the form of higher rates when they save and lower rates when they borrow. At LMCU, the emphasis on delivering real value to our members has been job one, since day one. As one of the largest credit unions in the nation for several years running, LMCU has earned many awards and accolades such as inclusion as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Nationally and being recognized by Forbes as a Great Place to Work. As an employee, you'll enjoy a stimulating, professional atmosphere, supported by the latest technology, training, and development. We recognize that a healthy balance between work, home life, and play is essential to our employees and our success. We offer a friendly, respectful and inclusive work environment, fun employee activities and rewarding community involvement opportunities. You’ll love working here at Lake Michigan Credit Union! LMCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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