Marketing & Communications Intern

Redwood Credit Union is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Marketing Communications (MarCom) Intern in their Junior or Senior year in college, to support our Marketing team across content development, campaign execution, and day‑to‑day marketing operations. This internship offers hands‑on experience working on real business initiatives while learning how integrated marketing supports brand awareness, Member engagement, and business growth.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, eager to learn, and interested in building a foundation in marketing and communications.

Internship Details

• This position is for a full-time, seasonal internship - 40 hours per week.
• This internship will begin on, June 8, 2026, and end on August 14, 2026 (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.

Preferred Majors

Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, or a related field.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with marketing tools or social platforms is a plus.
• Must be a Junior or Senior in college with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Compensation

$23/hourly

Applications will be accepted through April 12th. This posting will be removed and no longer accepting applications after this date.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of marketing and communications initiatives across digital and traditional channels.
• Assist with content creation, including social media posts, email campaigns, presentations, and internal communications.
• Help coordinate marketing/comms projects, timelines, and deliverables.
• Conduct basic research on industry trends, competitors, and target audiences.
• Assist with campaign tracking, reporting, and performance summaries.
• Support event planning, coordination, and post‑event follow‑up as needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to ensure brand and message consistency.
• Prepare draft press releases and Member communications.
• Foster positive relationships with other Redwood Credit Union team members.

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.

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?

• 27th 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 Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025"
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"
• Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times
• Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us at [email protected].