Description

Internship Description

Position: Marketing Intern

Pay Range: $19.00 per hour

Classification: Non-exempt

Hours: Up to 15 hours per week

Join the Team That Puts Community First!

Foothill Credit Union isn’t just a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner proudly rooted in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley. For decades, we’ve been serving educators, healthcare professionals, municipal employees, families, and more than 250 local businesses with one mission: to improve our members' financial health.

Are you ready to turn what you’re learning into real-world experience?

Foothill invites motivated, curious, and passionate college students to apply for an internship that offers hands-on learning, professional mentorship, and meaningful contributions in a supportive environment. This internship is designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and explore your career interests while making a real impact.

As a Foothill intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting
• Work collaboratively with experienced staff and mentors
• Contribute to meaningful projects that support Foothill’s mission and community
• Develop transferable skills that prepare you for future academic and career success

Apply today to learn, grow, and gain valuable experience that supports your academic and career goals!

About the Internship: Foothill Credit Union's internship program provides college students with hands-on experience in financial services, with a focus on Marketing. The Intern will gain practical knowledge and skills essential for a career in Marketing, working closely with experienced professionals on key projects and daily operations. Foothill Credit Union’s mission is to “improve members’ financial health by providing an exceptional member experience.” Interns are expected to represent the Credit Union in a professional, helpful, and friendly manner. The Marketing intern will support the department by assisting with the creation of multimedia content for social media and marketing channels, including videos, graphics, captions, and content for email, web, and print. They will help manage and update content calendars, monitor and engage with online audiences, and support basic video filming and editing.

Essential Duties, Training, and Responsibilities: The Marketing Intern will support the Marketing department, collaborating with the team on key functions and projects. The intern position duties, responsibilities, and requirements represent the basic responsibilities during the internship cycle. However, supervisor(s) may assign additional functions and requirements as deemed appropriate. 

Social Media & Content Creation

• Assist in creating multimedia content (short-form videos, graphics, carousels, and captions) for social media and marketing channels
• Support the development of content for various channels including email, website, and print 
• Help maintain and update content calendars to ensure timely delivery of marketing assets 
• Assist with basic video filming and editing 
• Monitor social media and online channels and help respond to comments, messages, and reviews 
• Attend evening and weekend community events (as needed) to capture photo and video content 
• Use generative AI tools for research and ideation 

Visual Design & Campaign Support

• Assist in designing marketing materials such as flyers, social graphics, and event signage 
• Support the creation of visually engaging content aligned with brand guidelines 
• Help repurpose content across different platforms and formats 
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency in branding and messaging
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for campaigns and content ideas 
• Contribute to campaign execution and performance KPI tracking
• Analyze competitor landscape and share insights with the team
• Understand compliance considerations in financial marketing

Training and Development:

• Receive formal and informal training through online modules, hands-on practice, and direct mentorship
• Participate in structured feedback sessions to enhance learning and performance

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a finance, business, real estate, marketing, or related college program
• Demonstrated interest in social media, content creation, design, or digital marketing (coursework, personal projects, or internships) 
• Basic familiarity with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
• Skills in video editing, graphic design, and visual storytelling
• Basic understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Good eye for design, layout, and visual storytelling
• Availability to attend occasional evening and weekend community events to capture content
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and frequently demonstrates initiative 
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Interest in learning generative AI and marketing technology tools
• Positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to a team environment

Foothill Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, intersectionality, gender identity, intersectionality, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.