Community Development Intern

Origin Bank is excited to announce we're hiring for our G.I.V.E Summer Internship Program!

We are currently seeking Junior and Senior college level students to work as an Intern for an 8-week summer internship starting early June and ending early August 2026.

Our G.I.V.E Internship Program (Giving Interns Valuable Experience) provides the opportunity for interns to gain valuable insight into the banking industry through daily business interactions while learning the importance of building relationships and enhancing a strong work ethic.

As an intern, you will develop a wide range of general business skills and etiquette, through real-world experiences, applications and processes.

The ideal Community Development Intern will work closely with the Compliance and CRA team and perform the following duties:

• Assist with the development of presentations and materials supporting Community Relations initiatives.
• Coordinate and document Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) needs assessments across all markets.
• Support the coordination of financial literacy and consumer coaching programs across all markets.
• Assist with the coordination of SBA SCORE activities, Junior Achievement initiatives, and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) programs across all markets.
• Support Career and Technology Education (CTE) initiatives by coordinating activities and tracking participation.
• Build and maintain non-profit-facing input forms for donation requests.
• Build and maintain volunteer reporting input forms to track employee engagement.
• Assist with updates and refreshes to the CommNet CRMT system and CRA-related webpages.
• Draft correspondence to nonprofit organizations outlining information required for CRA donation requests.
• Create tip sheets and reference materials for bankers related to CRA Community Development Loans (CDLs), services, and donations.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the Community Relations team as needed.

Intern Qualifications/Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point & Visio).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in time management, multitasking and prioritizing projects.
• General understanding of the banking industry.
• Able to work independently or with a team.
• Must have at minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Preferred Majors:

• Business Administration
• Finance, Economics or Accounting
• Marketing or Communications
• Public Administration
• Nonprofit Management
• Community Development
• Political Science
• Sociology or Social Work
• Urban Studies or Public Policy

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights

Remote positions are intended to be filled in states within our footprint, which includes: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Any exception to this policy requires further regulatory review and approval by management.