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Royal’s Internship Program

We offer a variety of paid, professional internships designed to provide college students with meaningful, hands-on experience in their field of study. At Royal Credit Union, interns gain valuable insight into the financial industry, build a strong foundation for their careers, and develop a network of professional connections. Our internship program helps students make informed career decisions while giving them a competitive edge in the job market. In return, Royal benefits from the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas our interns bring to the organization. Internship length and start dates vary by department and position.

How to Get Started with a Royal Internship

We actively recruit for internships during the Fall and Spring school semesters and regularly attend career fairs at UW–Eau Claire, UW–Stout, UW–River Falls, University of Minnesota, and other regional institutions. To learn more about our internship opportunities and these events, feel free to reach out to our Recruiting Team at recruting@rcu.org.

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Internship Positions And Their Duties Include:

  • The Accounting/Auditing Intern provides structured experience in Royal’s Accounting and Audit Services Departments. They will work first in one area, then transfer to the other. In the accounting department, they will perform various accounting projects. In the Audit Services department, they will assist with financial, operational, and compliance audits.
  • The Business Process Analyst Intern assists in evaluating and designing business process requirements with a Member-first focus. This includes researching and analyzing data in support of business functions, process knowledge, and systems requirements. It also includes project and process management. 
  • The Business Intelligence Intern will work closely with Royal’s Business Intelligence & Analytics team to assist our business partners with using data, analysis, and visualizations to drive business decisions and strategies across the organization. The intern will work in partnership with IT mentors and business stakeholders to implement analytic solutions that support business strategies and create efficiencies. They may also assist in project work to improve processes within the data analytics team. 
  • The Community Engagement Intern assists with the implementation of events and other Community Engagement activities. They are responsible for coordinating Royal Credit Union participation during events. They are also asked to provide feedback following event completion.
  • The Digital Experience Intern will provide overall support to the Digital Experience team by assisting with data analytics, website optimization, and communication management. 
  • The Financial Analyst Intern will provide support to the Finance Department by assisting with and completing various financial analyses, projects, and reports and other finance duties as assigned.
  • The Graphic Designer Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting the Graphic Designer in creating graphic designs and coordinating creative design initiatives to successfully achieve our goals and build awareness of Royal Credit Union across all of our markets. The Graphic Designer Marketing Intern uses graphic design skills to maintain a clear message and a consistent brand image across all channels, including web and digital. Outside of graphic design, they are also responsible for assisting with multiple marketing initiatives as it relates to overall Marketing Strategies, Key Success Factors, and Corporate Goals for Royal Credit Union.
  • The Information Security Intern will assist in maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organization’s information assets. This position will work under the direction of the Information Security Officer to support various security initiatives and projects aimed at protecting Royal’s systems, networks, and data from potential threats.
  • The Infrastructure Intern provides technical support for Royal Credit Union under the direction of the Infrastructure Manager. This intern will configure and maintain network equipment, servers, virtual machines, and associated applications. In addition they will perform routine troubleshooting, support and maintenance tasks. 
  • The IT Audit Intern performs information systems related audits in the Audit Services Department. Primarily focusing on user access rights, they verify internal controls are working as intended, identify areas for improvement, and communicate the results of the audit.
  • The Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator Intern plays a crucial role in supporting the management and operation of a Learning Management System (LMS) and other learning and development platforms. This position is ideal for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in educational technology and learning management. Responsible for system support and maintenance, content management, user support, data management and reporting, and configuring, testing and deploying system enhancements.
  • The Marketing Communications Intern will provide overall support to the Marketing team through the coordination and implementation of our overall content strategy and social media strategy for Royal and its subsidiary brands. They are responsible for assisting with multiple marketing initiatives as it related to overall marketing strategies, key success factors, and corporate goals for Royal Credit Union.
  • The Multimedia and Communication Intern is responsible for assisting the Shared Project Services team and Program Director of Organizational Alignment, Diversity, and Inclusion with coordinating, creating, and developing videography, photography, and multimedia initiatives to effectively support internal team member communication and training. The Intern applies a creative mindset in achieving business objectives, with an understanding of the technical aspects of digital photography, videography, animation, and graphics.
  • The Multimedia Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting the Multimedia Marketing Coordinator with creating, developing, and coordinating all videography, photography, and multimedia initiatives to successfully achieve our goals and build awareness of Royal Credit Union across all of our markets. The Multimedia Marketing Intern has a creative mindset with an understanding of the technical aspects of digital photography, videography, animation, and web graphics.
  • The Organizational Talent Services (HR) Intern works with leaders of open positions throughout the recruiting and selection process. They assist the Talent Services department with projects related to recruiting, onboarding, and orientation.
  • As a Project Coordinator Intern at Royal Credit Union, you will play a key role in supporting our project management team. This position is ideal for a college student majoring in Business or Information Technology who is eager to gain real-world experience in project coordination and management of corporate projects. You will collaborate with various departments, assist in the planning execution, and completion of projects.
  • The Social Media Marketing intern is responsible for assisting with multiple marketing initiatives as it relates to overall Marketing Strategies, Key Success Factors, and Corporate Goals for Royal Credit Union. They will provide overall support to the Marketing team through campaign development and assisting with the implementation of our overall Content Strategy and Social Media Strategy through boosting Royal’s brand presence and engagement by promoting products and services, and increasing our ROI.
  • The Technical Services (IT) Intern assists with providing technical support. They install PCs and associated software, hardware, and peripherals. They also perform routine troubleshooting, support, and maintenance tasks.
  • The Technical Writer Intern supports the corporate communication strategy by developing and updating content accessible from the company intranet. Collect, manage, and analyze information, and explain complex information in a clear and concise manner. Develop, edit, and publish online and hard copy user documentations using Microsoft Word and technical authoring tools such as MadCap Flare.

Internships & The Corporate Learning Curve

Jack and Lauryn, two of Royal’s current interns, join Cooper, Steve, and James to share their insights into internships! This Money Donuts® episode covers internship experiences at Royal, the corporate learning curve, career aspirations, and much more. Listen to this episode to learn about the unique opportunities that an internship can offer!

Meet Some of Our Past Interns

 

Intern Marissa Valdez

Marisa Valdez (Graphic Designer Marketing Intern)

“Interning at Royal allowed me to expand my technical knowledge of graphic design in an encouraging environment. Because my team encouraged me to try new things, to take risks, and to make suggestions, I felt free to learn without having to combat the fear of failure. I was never minimized for being an intern—instead, my ideas were seen as fresh and valuable. Feeling truly seen and heard made all the difference for me in this role.”

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Lily Van Allen (Community Engagement Intern)

“Through my internship at Royal, I have been able to hone my skills in event planning, social media marketing, public relations, and make a real impact on our communities! I didn't get sent "intern" tasks to do like research projects or presentations; I got to work alongside full-time team members on nearly everything I did. Royal's company culture also is truly one of a kind. Everyone is so supportive and willing to lend a helping hand!”

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Hannah Vick (Digital Experience Intern)

“This internship really helped me grow as a communicator. I stepped out of my comfort zone, took on new challenges, and made the most of my time here. Whether it was speaking up in meetings, working with different teams, or handling the unexpected, I gained a lot of confidence. One thing that really stood out to me during my internship at Royal was the amazing company culture. It was clear from the start that people here genuinely want to see each other succeed.”