Community Relations Internship

The Community Relations Intern will support the Community Relations team with day-to-day responsibilities related to community engagement, data tracking, and program support. This internship provides hands-on experience assisting with grant and contribution tracking, volunteer initiatives, financial education programs, and community outreach efforts. The intern may also support bankwide or statewide community collection drives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, service-minded individual interested in community engagement, nonprofit relations, or corporate social responsibility. BankNewport’s Summer Internship Program will run June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026 and will be located onsite in Middletown, RI. Actively participate in the BankNewport Summer Internship Program by assisting the department with various duties and tasks. At the culmination of the internship, the intern will create a final presentation to showcase the skills and knowledge acquired through the program.

• Assist with day-to-day Community Relations activities and administrative support
• Support tracking and reporting for grants, contributions, and employee service hours (Kadince system)
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and record maintenance related to community programs
• Support the We’re All In volunteer program, including coordination and tracking activities
• Assist with the BNWise Financial Education program support and materials
• Help coordinate or support bankwide or statewide community collection drives as needed
• Collaborate with Community Relations team members on outreach initiatives and projects
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support community engagement priorities

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs related and unrelated duties as may be required.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in community engagement, volunteerism, or corporate social responsibility
• Ability to manage data tracking and reporting accurately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Professional, dependable, and eager to learn
• High School Diploma/ GED Equivalent
• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Social Sciences, or a related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SUPERVISORY SCOPE:

No supervisory responsibility

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

• Performs work within established guidelines and according to specific procedures. 
• Generally refers specific problems to manager where clarification of policies and procedures is needed.

BANKNEWPORT CORE VALUES

• We celebrate individuality
• We empower employees to be creative problem solvers
• We invest and take the time to really get to know our customers
• We commit to serving the financial needs of Rhode Islander’s

Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BankNewport is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military service, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances