Residential Lending Internship

The Consumer & Residential Lending Intern will support both the Consumer Lending and Residential Lending teams during the busiest time of year. This role provides hands-on exposure to the full equity and residential lending process, from application through closing. The intern will assist with loan file documentation, borrower follow-ups, and coordination with third parties to ensure deadlines and service standards are met. This internship is ideal for a detail-oriented individual interested in gaining practical experience in consumer and residential lending operations while contributing directly to production and customer service goals. 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.

Social Media & Content Support

• Assist in creating engaging social media content, including copy, visuals, and short form ideas aligned with brand guidelines
• Support the development of social media calendars and campaign themes
• Monitor social media engagement and help surface opportunities for content optimization
• Stay informed on social media trends and bring fresh ideas to the team
• Assist with tracking performance of social posts, and website updates

Team & Agency Collaboration

• Participate in Marketing team meetings, production meetings, and select agency calls
• Assist with meeting preparation, note taking, and follow ups as needed
• Collaborate with team members to support ongoing campaigns and initiatives
• Analytics & Insights
• Review and monitor performance using Google Analytics, identifying trends, high performing content, and areas for improvement
• Prepare basic summaries and insights to share with the Marketing team to support campaign

General Marketing Support

• Conduct research on audiences, competitors, and marketing trends
• Assist with preparing presentations, reports, and internal marketing materials
• Support event preparation, promotions, or campaign execution as needed
• Perform other marketing-related tasks as assigned to support team priorities

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs related and unrelated duties as may be required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience or familiarity with social media platforms and content creation
• Basic knowledge of Google Analytics, Excel, and Canva preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Creative, curious, and eager to learn and contribute ideas
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• High School Diploma/ GED Equivalent
• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, 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