RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OPPORTUNITY-

Employer: ThinkWise
Duration: Spring Internship (12–24 weeks, 100 hours)
Location: 599 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92401

Schedule: Spring Internship (12–24 weeks, 100 hours), 10 hours TOTAL per week, including Saturdays (6-8 hours) and 1-2 days after school (2 hours) per week (based on availability)

Interviews will be held sometime in February 2026. You will be contacted with your timeslot, if selected.

Compensation: Paid Internship, $16.90/hour

Thinkwise Credit Union is a community-focused financial institution serving educators, families, and local residents across San Bernardino. Thinkwise offers hands-on learning opportunities for students interested in finance, member services, and professional pathways that support financial literacy, community development, and economic empowerment.

Program Overview

The Marketing & Outreach Internship is designed for high school students interested in developing skills in communication, digital media, branding, and community engagement.
Interns will support Thinkwise Credit Union’s Marketing Department in promoting financial products, showcasing community involvement, and strengthening the credit union’s digital presence.

This hands-on experience gives students the opportunity to apply creativity and communication skills to real-world marketing projects while learning how financial institutions connect with members and the broader community. Interns will gain exposure to branding, event support, and digital content workflows commonly used in professional marketing environments.

Learning Objectives

• Apply classroom communication, business, and digital media skills to real marketing tasks.
  
  

• Learn the fundamentals of content creation, social media strategy, and brand alignment.
  
  

• Strengthen skills in writing, visual communication, and project organization.
  
  

• Develop an understanding of community engagement and member-focused outreach.
  
  

• Build confidence working with staff to support events and marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Content Creation

• Assist in creating posts, graphics, or short-form content for social platforms.
  
  

• Support content scheduling and help maintain a consistent posting calendar.
  
  

• Learn how to tailor content to different audiences across digital channels.
  
  

Event Support & Community Engagement

• Assist with planning, setup, or coordination for community events.
  
  

• Help prepare materials, greet participants, and support staff onsite.
  
  

• Observe how Thinkwise Credit Union builds community relationships and member trust.
  
  

Marketing Materials & Communications

• Contribute ideas for newsletters, flyers, and digital campaigns.
  
  

• Draft or edit short messages, captions, or promotional copy.
  
  

• Learn how marketing materials support product awareness and financial literacy.
  
  

Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with marketing staff to brainstorm new ideas.

• Track metrics and analytics across digital platforms.
  
  

• Participate in team discussions about upcoming campaigns.
  
  

• Help track progress on projects and maintain organized digital files.

Skills Developed

• Marketing and outreach strategy
  
  

• Social media and digital content creation
  
  

• Written and visual communication
  
  

• Event coordination and community engagement
  
  

• Collaboration and creativity in a professional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Rialto Unified School District high school (10th–12th grade recommended).
  
  

• Interest in marketing, communications, digital media, business, or community leadership-desired pathway: business.
  
  

• Comfort with social media platforms and basic digital tools.
  
  

• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate creatively.

Work Environment

Interns will work within Thinkwise Credit Union’s Marketing and Community Engagement teams. Tasks involve creating digital content, supporting community events, and contributing to marketing materials. Students will work in a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages creativity, professionalism, and hands-on learning in real marketing workflows.