Community First Credit Union is committed to helping our members and communities achieve financial success. Through meaningful partnerships, volunteerism, financial education, philanthropy, and community investment, we strive to make a positive difference across Northeast Florida while building lasting relationships with the people and organizations we serve. Position Summary Community First Credit Union is seeking an enthusiastic, community-minded, Community Affairs Intern to support initiatives that strengthen our brand presence and community initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience in community engagement, event planning, sponsorship activation, philanthropy, employee volunteerism, and social media marketing. The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and passionate about making a difference in the community while gaining valuable experience in marketing, communications, and community affairs. What You Will Do: • Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing community events, volunteer activities, and sponsorship activations. • Support event logistics, including registration, setup, attendance tracking, follow-up communications, and post-event reporting. • Help track and measure community affairs activities, sponsorship outcomes, volunteer participation, and engagement metrics. • Assist in managing community partnerships and maintaining relationships with nonprofit organizations, schools, and local business partners. • Coordinate the distribution and tracking of partner benefits, including managing ticket requests and ticket distribution. • Coordinate and promote employee engagement and volunteer programs. • Assist with content gathering, including photography and video to showcase Community First's community impact. • Perform other marketing and community affairs projects as assigned. What We Are Looking For: • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Nonprofit Management, Event Management, or a related field. • Strong interest in community engagement, corporate philanthropy, nonprofit partnerships, and marketing. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Comfortable using social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Experience with Canva or other content creation tools is a plus. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team. • Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours to support community events. Preferred Qualifications: • Previous volunteer, leadership, campus organization, or internship experience. • Interest in event planning, community development, public relations, or cause marketing. • Experience creating social media content, graphics, or promotional materials. What You Will Gain: • Hands-on experience with community engagement strategy and execution. • Exposure to corporate philanthropy, grant-making, sponsorship management, and employee volunteer programs. • Experience supporting social media and brand awareness campaigns. • Networking opportunities with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and business partners. • Professional development and mentorship from marketing and community affairs professionals. • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.