VyStar Intern - VyStar Partnerships

VyStar Credit Union

Posted 3 days ago

Internship

Jacksonville, Florida

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The intern will support the leadership team with financial analysis, project reporting, and budget tracking during a museum transition phase. They will also assist in preparing board-ready financial summaries and supporting annual audit procedures.

This internship is ideal for rising college juniors, seniors, or graduate students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree. The role involves financial analysis, budget tracking, and support for fundraising activities related to a community partnership. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and participation in college organizations are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Financial analysis

Project reporting

Budget tracking

Cash flow tracking

Financial modeling

Data organization

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project governance

Audit support

Financial planning

Team collaboration

Business acumen

Leadership

Job Description

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees.  Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

VyStar Intern - VyStar PartnershipsLife as a VyStar Intern:
At VyStar Credit Union we are passionate about our members and our employees. For more than 70 years, VyStar has adapted to changes in the banking industry. Today, we have grown to be one of the largest Credit Unions in the United States serving more than 1 million members. Our mission ‘Do Good Bank Better’ drives our employees every day to raise the bar on how we serve our members, our community, and each other. VyStar is proudly seeking talented interns to be involved in a broad range of projects, while gaining a strong foundation of the Credit Union business. This is an exciting time to join VyStar!

What you’ll do:

The intern will support the leadership team of VyStar and VyStar’s community partner by assisting with financial analysis, preparation of deliverables, and project-related reporting during the museum’s transition phase. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to nonprofit and capital project finance while building foundational, real-world experience. The intern will work closely with the Executive Leadership of VyStar’s partner and the VyStar VP of Executive Offices to learn the structure, flow, and application of museum financials and project governance.

Financial Model & Planning Support

  • Assist with updates to the 5-year business and financial plan, primarily by:
    • Maintaining documentation
    • Learning how projections tie to strategy and construction milestones
    • Support basic scenario and sensitivity analysis

Budget & Cash Flow Tracking

  • Help maintain budget and cash flow tracking tools for the construction and exhibit project
    • Updating actuals vs. budget
    • Organizing supporting documentation
    • Learn how leadership monitors cost, timing, and funding alignment

Fundraising & Financial Alignment Assistance

  • Support preparation of materials that align:
    • Fundraising commitments
    • Pledge schedules
    • Anticipated cash inflows
    • Help prepare schedules and summaries used in board, donor, and City discussions

Board & Executive Deliverable Preparation

  • Assist in preparing board-ready financial summaries, dashboards, and supporting exhibits
  • Help translate detailed information into clear, structured outputs
  • Observe and learn executive-level financial communication standards

Assist with Annual Audit Procedures

  • Assist with gathering audit requests received from external audit team
  • Help update process narratives
  • Prepare workpapers as needed

Ad Hoc Analysis & Special Projects

  • Support short-term analytical tasks as assigned, such as:
    • Organizing financial data from vendors or consultants
    • Assisting with comparisons or benchmarks
    • Supporting evaluations tied to outreach or program decisions
    • Other project related activities including marketing, team coordination, etc.

As an intern, you will:

  • Get hands-on experience solving business needs
  • Expand your team player capabilities
  • Develop your leadership and business acumen
  • Interact with Senior Executives
  • Get paired with a mentor
  • Expand your business network
  • Join in community events
  • And more…

Education & Qualifications

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited college/university
  • Rising College Juniors, Seniors, or Graduate Students
  • Strong written and communication skills
  • Flexibility to work with multi-disciplined teams
  • Strong use of Microsoft Office Tools
  • GPA of 3.0 preferred
  • Participation in college organizations and the community

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening.  Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources

VyStar Credit Union

At VyStar, our work is inspired by the people, businesses and communities we serve every day. We are focused on helping our members achieve their financial goals and building stronger communities for everyone. VyStar membership is open to everyone who lives or works in the 49 contiguous counties of Central to North Florida, 10 Southern Georgia counties, and past and present military members and their families all over the world. We’ve always been about helping people in their financial lives. Our story began 70 years ago when 12 founding members had one bold idea: to create a safe place for our military and civil service members to save and borrow money. Stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, they called the credit union Jax Navy Federal Credit Union. Still headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, VyStar has grown to serve anyone who lives or works within our areas of service from Central Florida through Georgia. We’ve made it easy to join VyStar because we believe the more we grow, the more good we can do. VyStar Credit Union is the second-largest credit union headquartered in Florida and now serves more than 900,000 members with assets totaling over $13.5 billion. VyStar is the largest mortgage lender in Northeast Florida and a major employer in the region with over 2,000 employees across the communities it serves. VyStar membership is open to everyone who lives or works in the 49 contiguous counties of Central to North Florida, 26 Georgia counties and past and present military members and their families all over the world. Working at VyStar is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to build a lasting career and impact your community. If that sounds good to you, you may be the right fit for our team.

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