Intern - Corporate Social Responsibility

Thank you for your interest in the First Merchants 2027 Summer Internship Program! First Merchants is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic college students for our 12-week paid summer internship program. Why Intern at First Merchants? Gain hands-on experience in the financial services industryWork on meaningful projects that impact the businessReceive mentorship from experienced professionalsBuild relationships with leaders across the organizationParticipate in networking and development eventsVolunteer alongside fellow interns during a community service projectPresent accomplishments and key learnings to senior leadership Summer Internship Program Overview First Merchants internship opportunities are available in a variety of business areas including Credit Administration, Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Treasury Management, Private Wealth, Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Risk, Operations, and other business functions. Department Internship Duties & Responsibilities The Corporate Social Responsibility Intern will support the team through day-to-day responsibilities, projects, and initiatives that contribute to department goals. Below is what you can expect to learn from an internship in our Corporate Social Responsibility at First Merchants Bank: Program Management:Support volunteer engagement campaigns, financial wellness initiatives, and community partnershipsAssist with planning and logistics for the 2026 CSR Colloquium, and regional service eventsHelp manage internal communications, social media content, and impact storytellingCRA Compliance and AdministrationCompile, clean, and validate data for CRA performance trackingAssist with documentation and reporting for CRA exam readinessConduct research on CRA-eligible organizations and community needsCommunity Home Lending (Putting People in Homes)Support outreach and reporting for affordable housing initiativesAssist with data collection and impact summaries for homeownership programsCommunity Business Lending (Access to Capital)Research small business development trends and community lending opportunitiesProvide administrative and coordination support to Community Business Bankers.Support engagement with nonprofit partners and economic development organizationsKey Projects May IncludeCommunity Impact Dashboard: Data input, validation, and visual storytellingSystem/Platform Optimization: Usage analysis, reporting, and support ticket trackingFinancial Wellness Toolkit: Content development and digital resource supportCRA Data Compilation: Aggregating and organizing data for internal and external reportingVolunteer Campaigns: Coordinating regional service events and tracking participation Successful Students Will Possess InitiativeEnthusiasmStrong Work EthicTeam MentalitySelf-Motivation In addition to the learning objectives, all interns will participate in a coordinated community service project. Interns will have an opportunity to network with Executive and Senior Leadership at our Intern Meet & Greet event and will present a summary of their experience at the conclusion of the internship program. Required Qualifications Be a full-time Bachelor (or higher) degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university.Be available to work 40 hours per week from May 17th- August 6th, 2027.Be authorized to work in the United States.Have demonstrated interest in the industry and/or specific area of interest.Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.Be able and willing to travel periodically throughout the First Merchants footprint, if applicable. About First Merchants First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company located in Central Indiana. We provide our clients with broad financial services delivered locally by bankers who are known and trusted in their communities. We offer personal banking, business banking, mortgage lending, treasury management services, and wealth management. Since its organization, the Corporation has grown to include more than 126 banking center locations in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, and a wealth management company. Our Vision Is To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve. Our Mission Is To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders. Our Team "We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."