Community Relations Intern

About the Role

• 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

About LMCU

At LMCU, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to communicate professionally with community partners, employees, volunteers, and organizational leaders.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.

Benefits

• 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.