Summer Marketing Intern

SCSB has proudly served its community’s financial needs since 1880, delivering personalized financial services designed to build lasting relationships. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and business banking services, supported by knowledgeable local staff and 24/7 access via online and mobile banking. Deeply committed to our community, we support local events, organizations, and initiatives like Teach Children to Save Day, Adopt-A-Family, Teach Children to Save Day, and local county fairs. Our mission is to foster family, service, and community, ensuring that we contribute to the well‑being of the community where we live and work. Role Description Shelby County State Bank (SCSB) is excited to offer a Marketing Internship for a motivated student interested in exploring a career in marketing within community banking. With ten locations across Western Iowa, SCSB has been recognized as a Des Moines Register Best Workplace for the past eleven years. Our culture is rooted in three core values: Family. Service. Community. This internship reports directly to the VP of Marketing and provides opportunities to collaborate with team members across the organization. The intern will gain hands‑on marketing experience while contributing fresh ideas and perspectives to support the bank’s brand, communications, and community engagement efforts. Full‑time intern (10–12 weeks) from May–August, located in Harlan, Iowa. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Applicants should be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (B.A. or B.S.) or completed their Associate degree program , preferably in marketing, communications, business, graphic design, or a related field. Candidates should: Be familiar with Microsoft Office programs Have strong written and verbal communication skills Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team Demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn Maintain a positive and professional attitude Experience with social media platforms, Canva, Adobe, or other design tools is helpful but not required. INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVES The Marketing Intern will gain experience in several key areas of marketing and communications, including: Assist with marketing campaigns, promotions, and product communications Support social media content creation and scheduling Help create marketing materials such as flyers, digital graphics, and advertisements Assist with website updates and content development Participate in community engagement and event marketing Conduct research on marketing trends and competitor activity Support internal communications and branding initiatives Contribute creative ideas for marketing campaigns and customer engagement Gain an understanding of the community banking industry and the role marketing plays in customer relationships WORK ENVIRONMENT The intern will primarily work in a professional office setting at SCSB’s headquarters in downtown Harlan, Iowa. Occasional travel may be required to other branch locations across Western Iowa or to nearby communities for marketing events or internship‑related activities. The intern will also represent SCSB at community events such as parades, fairs, and local activities, helping promote the bank and strengthen community connections. SCSB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr