Intern Communications

Job Duties

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 visitwww.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 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

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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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$19.00 - $20.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

56001

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

5415866008

Job Benefits

Not specified