Internships
Get on-the-job experience before you graduate with a college internship
Call: 715-855-8800
Email: recruiting@rcu.org
Add Real-World Experience To Your Resume
We provide a variety of paid professional internships for college students. An internship at Royal Credit Union gives students learning opportunities in a professional setting related to their field of study at a university or technical college. Interns also gain a competitive advantage on future job applications, the experience needed to make informed career decisions, and a network of professional connections in their chosen area. In return, Royal gains fresh perspectives on our processes and efficiencies. The length of the internship and the internship start date vary according to the department and position.
Internship Positions And Their Duties Include:
- The Accounting/Auditing Intern provides structured experience in Royal’s Accounting and Audit Services Departments. They will work first in one area, then transfer to the other. In the accounting department, they will perform various accounting projects. In the Audit Services department, they will assist with financial, operational, and compliance audits.
- The Audit Analyst Intern performs information systems related audits in the Audit Services Department. Primarily focusing on user access rights, they verify internal controls are working as intended, identify areas for improvement, and communicate the results of the audit.
- The Business Process Analyst Intern assists in evaluating and designing business process requirements with a Member-first focus. This includes researching and analyzing data in support of business functions, process knowledge, and systems requirements. It also includes project and process management.
- The Business Intelligence Intern will work closely with Royal’s Business Intelligence & Analytics team to assist our business partners with using data, analysis, and visualizations to drive business decisions and strategies across the organization. The intern will work in partnership with IT mentors and business stakeholders to implement analytic solutions that support business strategies and create efficiencies. They may also assist in project work to improve processes within the data analytics team.
- The Community Engagement Intern assists with the implementation of events and other Community Engagement activities. They are responsible for coordinating Royal Credit Union participation during events. They are also asked to provide feedback following event completion.
- The Digital Experience Intern will provide overall support to the Digital Experience team by assisting with data analytics, website optimization, and communication management.
- The Financial Analyst Intern will provide support to the Finance Department by assisting with and completing various financial analyses, projects, and reports and other finance duties as assigned.
- The Graphic Designer Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting the Graphic Designer in creating graphic designs and coordinating creative design initiatives to successfully achieve our goals and build awareness of Royal Credit Union across all of our markets. The Graphic Designer Marketing Intern uses graphic design skills to maintain a clear message and a consistent brand image across all channels, including web and digital. Outside of graphic design, they are also responsible for assisting with multiple marketing initiatives as it relates to overall Marketing Strategies, Key Success Factors, and Corporate Goals for Royal Credit Union.
- The Information Security Intern will assist in maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organization’s information assets. This position will work under the direction of the Information Security Officer to support various security initiatives and projects aimed at protecting Royal’s systems, networks, and data from potential threats.
- The Infrastructure Intern provides technical support for Royal Credit Union under the direction of the Infrastructure Manager. This intern will configure and maintain network equipment, servers, virtual machines, and associated applications. In addition they will perform routine troubleshooting, support and maintenance tasks.
- The Marketing Communications Intern will provide overall support to the Marketing team through the coordination and implementation of our overall content strategy and social media strategy for Royal and its subsidiary brands. They are responsible for assisting with multiple marketing initiatives as it related to overall marketing strategies, key success factors, and corporate goals for Royal Credit Union.
- The Multimedia and Communication Intern is responsible for assisting the Shared Project Services team and Program Director of Organizational Alignment, Diversity, and Inclusion with coordinating, creating, and developing videography, photography, and multimedia initiatives to effectively support internal team member communication and training. The Intern applies a creative mindset in achieving business objectives, with an understanding of the technical aspects of digital photography, videography, animation, and graphics.
- The Multimedia Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting the Multimedia Marketing Coordinator with creating, developing, and coordinating all videography, photography, and multimedia initiatives to successfully achieve our goals and build awareness of Royal Credit Union across all of our markets. The Multimedia Marketing Intern has a creative mindset with an understanding of the technical aspects of digital photography, videography, animation, and web graphics.
- The Organizational Talent Services (HR) Intern works with leaders of open positions throughout the recruiting and selection process. They assist the Talent Services department with projects related to recruiting, onboarding, and orientation.
- As a Project Coordinator Intern at Royal Credit Union, you will play a key role in supporting our project management team. This position is ideal for a college student majoring in Business or Information Technology who is eager to gain real-world experience in project coordination and management of corporate projects. You will collaborate with various departments, assist in the planning execution, and completion of projects.
- The Social Media Marketing intern is responsible for assisting with multiple marketing initiatives as it relates to overall Marketing Strategies, Key Success Factors, and Corporate Goals for Royal Credit Union. They will provide overall support to the Marketing team through campaign development and assisting with the implementation of our overall Content Strategy and Social Media Strategy through boosting Royal’s brand presence and engagement by promoting products and services, and increasing our ROI.
- The Technical Services Intern assists with providing technical support. They install PCs and associated software, hardware, and peripherals. They also perform routine troubleshooting, support, and maintenance tasks.
- The Technical Writer Intern supports the corporate communication strategy by developing and updating content accessible from the company intranet. Collect, manage, and analyze information, and explain complex information in a clear and concise manner. Develop, edit, and publish online and hard copy user documentations using Microsoft Word and technical authoring tools such as MadCap Flare.
Internships & The Corporate Learning Curve
Jack and Lauryn, two of Royal’s current interns, join Cooper, Steve, and James to share their insights into internships! This Money Donuts® episode covers internship experiences at Royal, the corporate learning curve, career aspirations, and much more. Listen to this episode to learn about the unique opportunities that an internship can offer!
Meet Some of Our Past Interns
Theodore Geisen - Community Engagement Intern
“Being an intern at Royal allowed me to get hands on experience and to make so many valuable connections for me to leverage after my time was done. The team at RCU truly wants you to succeed by taking their time to mentor you and answer any questions you might have along the way. If you want to challenge yourself and improve the skills you are not as confident in, Royal’s internships will provide you every opportunity to improve on them.”
Alex Koenig - Business Intelligence Intern
"Royal's core values and core purpose have stood out throughout my entire experience: 'To create a positive impact in the lives we touch.' Every person who works here wants to give their best and make this credit union better for our Members. I believe that throughout my experience here as an intern I was given growth opportunities in my role to take on new tasks, make a positive impact, and learn through various experiences along the way."
Jordan McDonald - Organizational Talent Services Intern
“As an intern at Royal, we are never treated as "just an intern", but a fully immersed, equal team member. I would recommend an internship at Royal because all of our internships give us the opportunity to really immerse ourselves into our teams, projects, and the credit union as a whole. All of the team members here are so welcoming and set you up for success, not only for this internship, but also for your future career. An internship at Royal is truly a life changing experience that I will never forget and will always be grateful for.”