Internships

Royal’s Internship Program

We offer a variety of paid, professional internships designed to provide college students with meaningful, hands-on experience in their field of study. At Royal Credit Union, interns gain valuable insight into the financial industry, build a strong foundation for their careers, and develop a network of professional connections. Our internship program helps students make informed career decisions while giving them a competitive edge in the job market. In return, Royal benefits from the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas our interns bring to the organization. Internship length and start dates vary by department and position.

How to Get Started with a Royal Internship

We actively recruit for internships during the Fall and Spring school semesters and regularly attend career fairs at UW–Eau Claire, UW–Stout, UW–River Falls, University of Minnesota, and other regional institutions. To learn more about our internship opportunities and these events, feel free to reach out to our Recruiting Team at [email protected].

Internship Positions And Their Duties Include:

• The Accounting Intern, working under the direction of the Accounting Manager and the mentorship of Senior Accountants, will perform a variety of Accounting Department duties and support departmental projects as needed. The Accounting Intern is an integral part of the Accounting Team providing continuity of day[1]to-day operations and completing and/or assisting with departmental projects. The Accounting Intern must possess experience with working independently and the ability to ask questions when direction is unclear.
• The Audit Services Intern, under the direction of the Audit Services Manager, performs and assists in conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with applicable auditing standards. The Audit Services intern must effectively communicate with management and team members.
• The Brand Marketing Intern will provide support to the Marketing team through the coordination and implementation of marketing campaigns and social media content for Royal Credit Union and its subsidiary brands. They are responsible for assisting with brand strategy, competitive analysis, advertising coordination, campaign reporting, and other activities that help advance Royal's marketing initiatives and corporate goals.
• 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 Business Loan Credit Analyst Intern provides support to the Credit and Business Loan Departments while gaining practical experience in commercial lending, credit analysis, financial statement review, and risk assessment. This position assists with a variety of analytical, administrative, and lending support functions, including reviewing borrower financial monitoring submissions for accuracy and completeness, spreading financial statements, and other special projects as assigned.
• 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 Community Relations Intern will assist the Program Director of Community Relations and other Community Relations team members with the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide variety of events and other Community Engagement activities. They will help build brand awareness and positively represent Royal in the communities we serve. The Community Relations Intern will assist in the creation of media pitches, press releases, blogs, and social media content.
• The Digital Experience Intern will provide overall support to the Digital Experience team by assisting with data analytics, website optimization, and communication management. 
• The Digital Marketing Intern plays an active role in supporting the marketing team with the planning, execution, and evaluation of marketing projects and campaign initiatives. This position will assist with a wide range of activities, including digital campaign coordination, performance reporting, website content management system (CMS) updates, search and answer engine optimization (SEO/AEO), and various other digital marketing needs. This position is also responsible for monitoring and analyzing campaign data, providing timely and actionable insights to optimize advertising efforts, improve Member engagement, and provide recommendations on improving marketing’s ROI.
• 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 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.
• 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 Internal Communication Intern is responsible for assisting the Internal Communication Strategist with coordinating, creating, and developing video, photo, and graphic assets to effectively support team member communication. The Intern applies a creative mindset in achieving business objectives, with an understanding of the technical aspects of digital photography, videography, animation, and graphics. They also participate in the planning, development, and editing of organization-wide written communication.
• The IT Audit 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 Learning and Development Intern position plays a crucial role in supporting the development of team members at Royal, through management and operation of a Learning Management System (LMS), delivering in-person training, and developing and updating web-based training. The Learning and Development Intern is responsible for system support and maintenance, content development and management, learner support, and facilitating impactful training and workshops to our team members.
• The Multimedia Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting the Internal Communication Strategist with coordinating, creating, and developing video, photo, and graphic assets to effectively support team member communication. The Intern applies a creative mindset in achieving business objectives, with an understanding of the technical aspects of digital photography, videography, animation, and graphics. They also participate in the planning, development, and editing of organization-wide written communication.
• 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 (IT) 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