Graphic Design and Social Media Summer Intern

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

Climate First Bank is a Florida Benefit Corporation, state chartered, FDIC insured commercial bank. With now three physical branches in St Petersburg, Winter Park and Mount Dora and one digital branch, we are offering a full suite of banking products including personal and business banking and loan products (solar, residential, commercial, SBA and more). We are passionate about the environment, social issues and overall leaving our communities and the world better than we found it.

We want YOU to help us on this mission and are looking for exceptionally hard-working, passionate and bright new team members.

We are a team of growth focused, goal-oriented and competitive individuals. We collectively work hard to achieve our mission and growth-related milestones and continue to set and exceed new goals almost daily. We love what we do, and we love working with people who are just as excited about our objectives as we are!

Come join our team as a Graphic Design and Social Media Summer Intern . This remote internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in graphic design, copywriting, and social media management with the primary objective to enhance Climate First Bank's digital presence and improve customer engagement- all while contributing to our mission of promoting environmental sustainability.

This position is outlined as an 8-week internship with a 10-15-hour weekly commitment. The final schedule will be provided on or before the internship start date. Please send a resume to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Graphic Design- Create visually appealing graphics and marketing materials using Adobe InDesign and Canva. Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm and execute creative campaigns that align with our brand values.
• Social Media Management- Develop and implement social media strategies to enhance our online presence and engage with our community. Design and schedule social media posts across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn. Monitor social media channels for engagement and respond to comments and messages in a timely manner. Analyze social media performance metrics and provide insights for improvement.
• Administrative Support- Support the marketing team with other design and administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Advanced experience with Adobe InDesign and Canva.
• Experience with creating both digital and printable layouts.
• Strong copywriting skills.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices.
• Excellent graphic design skills with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Ability to understand and replicate branded design style.
• Resourceful, creative and an organized self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for environmental sustainability and community development.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office 365 to include Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, One Note, technically savvy.
• Aligned field of study.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Previous experience in student journalism pertaining to graphic design.
• Previous experience in social media management or marketing.
• Previous experience in copywriting including blog writing, copy for marketing assets, and copy for social media posts.
• Knowledge of environmental issues and sustainability practices.

Physical Demands:

• Sustained standing and sitting;
• Frequent use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor;
• Occasional lifting of basic office files or equipment up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

E-Verify Statement:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.