Community and Social Impact College Intern

ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad. As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.   Why Intern for Redwood Credit Union?•  37th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay •   Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6/30/24 financial data by Bauer Financial•   Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2024"•   Recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023" •   Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 19 years in a row•   World-class Employee Engagement scores•   Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate•    Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union! 
Redwood Credit Union is looking for a Community & Social Impact Intern in their Junior or Senior year. The student filling this position will handle a wide range of important duties which include supporting community investment and involvement initiatives designed to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities. 
Position Responsibilities:• Foster positive relationships with other Redwood Credit Union employees.• Scheduling and shadowing meetings with grantees and community partners.• Supporting social impact storyboarding activities (including planning, writing, and editing of multimedia stories).• Supporting the planning and execution of RCU’s Day of Impact, which engages RCU team members in a day of community service.•Providing general support with community event planning for events such as parades, Shred-A-Thons and other events. •Providing hands-on support at community events as needed. Tasks may include: o Putting linens on the tables, putting up event signage, pulling promo items/supplies, etc.  •Conduct research and support social impact data gathering and entry as needed.•Other tasks as assigned.
Position Details• This position is for a full-time, seasonal internship – 40 hours per week.• This internship will begin on, June 9, 2025, and end on August 15, 2025 (end date can be modified based on fall college schedule).• Ability to provide a recent transcript will be required during the interview process.• This position is not eligible for benefits other than what’s required by law.
Compensation$22/hourly

Minimum Qualification: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic research and analytical skills.
• Ability to think critically.
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in philanthropy, community engagement and social impact.
• Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment.  
• Must be a Junior or Senior with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.

Preferred Majors

• Business Administration
• Business Management
• Marketing
• Communications
• Social Work
• Other related studies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist, and turn.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Work environment is indoors; majority of the time is spent sitting at a desk.