Community Relations Intern
General Information
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
Who we are:
At LMCU, you'll find more than just a job - 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.
What You'll do:
- 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.
What you'll bring:
- 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.
- Proficiency with using the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to communicate professionally with community partners, employees, volunteers, and organizational leaders.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
What you’ll get:
- 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.
- To see a full list of our benefit offerings, check out this helpful guide!
Have additional questions about the role? Email the Talent Acquisition Team at: Careers@lmcu.org.
If you lack access to the internet or require an accommodation in the application process, please send your resume via mail to P.O. Box 2848, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2848.