Intern-Corporate Communications

Value Proposition

Our values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are committed to making a positive impact in our local communities. We champion a culture of continuous learning, work-life integration, and inclusion. We promote a digitally enabled work environment to continuously enhance the experience of our employees and customers.

Overview

Our Internship Development program is designed to provide Interns with real-world experience in the banking and financial services industry. An internship with Fulton Bank provides opportunity to build essential skills and explore a career path that matches your interests, while gaining valuable insights into the working life at Fulton. In addition, Interns have the opportunity to build their professional network, grow through professional development opportunities, give back to the community, engage with other Fulton Bank Interns, and connect with other employees through our Employee Resource Groups.

 

Under close supervision with a designated Supervisor, you will be responsible for observing the policies and procedures within a specific area/department of the Bank. Activities and internship duration vary by assignment. Strong academic performance is required. Previous work, leadership experience, and community involvement is preferred.

 

Preference will be given to students with technology focused majors, such as: Communications, Marketing, Advertisement, Public Relations, Journalism, or another business or communications related major.

 

Additional Details:

• Start Date: Summer 2023, mid/end of May.
• Work Location: Corporate Headquarters, 1 Penn Square Lancaster, PA.
• Work Hours: 30-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. 8:00am – 5:00 pm are standard working hours.
• Additional Details:
  • Must be available to work on-site at specified work location and attend a variety of in-person Internship Program events.
  • This position will be Hybrid (Remote In person per week) and will be determined and communicated by the Manager.
  • Relocation package/support is not offered for this position.
  • Preference will be given to local residence.

Responsibilities

• Assists in a wide range of opportunities with tasks in assigned department.
• Performs assigned duties in designated department to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance.
• Completes reports on progress in internship program and gives feedback about program to Manager and Talent Acquisition team. Management feedback must indicate satisfactory progress to remain in Internship Program.
• Intern may also participate in career training/education as needed, as well as corporate events/initiatives.
• Duration of Internship is dependent on individual assignment.

Scope of Work:

As a Corporate Communications Intern you will have the opportunity to work alongside and collaborate with a variety of internal partners including the Marketing and Public Relations team, while actively supporting communication projects and our overall strategy. You will also be involved with:  

• Writing and distributing internal communications and intranet articles
• Writing and distributing press releases
• Pitching media stories about Fulton Bank
• Expanding our Media List
• Writing social media blogs, video scripts and posts

 

This role may perform other job duties as assigned by the manager. Each employee of the Organization, regardless of position, is accountable for reading, understanding and acting on the contents of all Company-assigned and/or job related Compliance Programs, regulations and policies and procedures, as well as ensure that all Compliance Training assignments are completed by established due dates. This includes but is not limited to, understanding and identifying compliance risks impacting their department(s), ensuring compliance with applicable laws or regulations, and escalating compliance risks to the appropriate level of management.

Sponsorship Statement

As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Bank currently or in the future.

EEO Statement

Fulton Bank (“Fulton”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Fulton will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, covered veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

NMLS

Required Education: High School Diploma or the Equivalent Experience

• Fulton Bank Interns will be expected to have completed or are currently enrolled and in the process of completing, a four (4) year college degree from an accredited college/university earning a degree.
• Must have completed a minimum of 15 academic credits/credit hours- equivalent to one semester.
• The following specialty majors and area of study is required based on the needs of the department/project: Communications, Marketing, Advertisement, Public Relations, Journalism, or another business or communications related major.
• Strong academic performance is required.

 

Preferred Education: 

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred.
• Preference will be offered to rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.

Required Experience: 0-6 months

• 0-6 months previous experience will align to the needs of the assigned department/project.
• Experience is demonstrated through former employment or co-op, internship, leadership, or community involvement experience.
• Ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills through verbal and written communication, has strong customer service skills, and is a motivated self-starter with drive demonstrating initiative to advance their career.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously, handle and manage a high volume or work, achieve deadlines while producing high quality and accurate products, and work independently and efficiently after instruction has been given.
• Must be able to professionally handle and prepare sensitive and confidential information.
• Technical skills are required with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Preferred Experience:

• General knowledge and/or experience with business writing is strongly preferred.
• A background in media or journalism is strongly preferred