Marketing Internship

Overview

C&F Bank is a 98-year-old bank and it’s our promise to focus on the needs and goals of those around us, because when they succeed, we all succeed. Join our dynamic team at C&F for an exciting internship program, where you'll gain hands-on experience in retail marketing, data analysis, and digital strategy. while working alongside skilled and purpose-driven teammates. 

The C&F Bank internship program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in our comprehensive internship program where they will receive training and develop their skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced professionals at C&F Bank.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:                                                                     

Interns will play a crucial role in supporting Marketing Strategies, by diving into market research, data analysis, and communications.  Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with marketing campaigns – Help plan and execute digital and offline marketing efforts.
• Social media support – Draft posts, schedule content, and engage with followers.
• Market research – Gather data on competitors, trends, and customer preferences.
• Content creation – Help write blogs, newsletters, website copy, or promotional materials.
• Email marketing – Assist with building and maintaining mailing lists, creating newsletters, and tracking engagement metrics.
• Analytics and reporting – Track campaign performance and generate basic reports using tools like Google Analytics or Excel.
• Administrative support – Help with organizing files, updating contact lists, and general marketing admin tasks.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

• You are pursuing a degree in Marketing or Business Administration with a minor in Marketing.
• You are a rising junior or senior.
• You are enrolled in, or have completed, marketing classes and have a thorough understanding of marketing strategy and tactics. 
• You are a confident problem solver with analytical skills and the ability to communicate an understanding of your findings.
• You are passionate and hardworking, with a desire to learn.
• This position is in Richmond, VA and Toano, VA, which is a 40-minute commute from Richmond. Travel is required.
• This is a paid internship.
• This is a 12-week program beginning 5/27 and ending 8/8

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills are required to perform successfully in this role. Must be able to effectively utilize technology tools, such as PC and MS Office. Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels is required. Must be effective with time management and be detail oriented.

Travel

Must be able to travel between Richmond and Toano, Virginia.

Physical demands:  

Employee may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time: view computer monitors, keyboarding, sitting, motion of fingers/hands/wrists, and standing/walking. 

Work Environment:

Work is performed onsite in an operational office environment.

Note:

This job description contains the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. C&F Bank reserves the right to make future revisions to this job description and the inherent responsibilities of the position based on the needs of the organization.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement -- C&F is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and reaffirms in policy and practice that it shall not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, gender, age (over 40), disability, genetic information, veteran status (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and Vietnam era veterans), national origin, or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This applies to all areas of employment, including promotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, recruitment advertising, recruitment, and selection for training.