PeoplesBank Internship Program- Summer 2025

PeoplesBank Internship Program is open for applications for 2025! This program offers the opportunity to learn about the banking industry, expand your knowledge and experience, develop and grow a professional network, and learn about career opportunities in banking and financial services.

We are the largest mutually chartered bank in Western Mass and Northern Connecticut and a leader in green values, sustainable energy financing, and charitable giving. We operate in the best interest of our customers and strive to be an inclusive and engaging work environment. Our award-winning culture has earned us recognition as Best Place to Work and Best Local Bank. Come join our team of dedicated and innovative individuals and contribute to our dynamic, successful organization.

The Intern role at PeoplesBank is a full-time temporary work position and a program (June-August) that provides college students with a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and gain experience from working in the banking industry. Participants will gain a strong understanding of PeoplesBank's business structure and will grow their workplace and leadership competencies. Specific intern projects will vary, dependent on the department in which they are supervised. The intern training plan will include both internal and external learning resources with on-the-job training, participation in industry, community and bank related activities as well as independent study. Interns will be based in Holyoke, MA for this full-time 10-week program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

The following phases will be integrated into each intern's experience:

* Company Knowledge: Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to work on the products, operations and systems particular to each department.

* Banking Education: Acquire a working knowledge of topics related to the banking industry in general and PeoplesBank in particular.

* Skill Development Training: Develop workplace and leadership skills through the Bank's platform for training, PeoplesBank Academy, and via internal and external learning resources.

* Completes all yearly compliance training and testing and complies with bank, federal, and state regulations. Complies with Bank Policies and Procedures. Adheres to departmental and bank-wide service standards.

* Intern Host Department Advisors will communicate clear expectations to intern at the beginning of each rotation, including and not limited to:

o Learn day to day department operations

o Use of department systems and data

o Understanding current company initiatives and work on relevant tasks/projects to support them

o Expectation to produce analysis and reports of projects within assigned bank group

o Attend relevant department and committee meetings

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience: A currently enrolled student pursuing an educational program in a related field. Must demonstrate academic and work success.

Skills needed:

* Demonstrated leadership experience on campus, within the community and/or at work.

* Demonstrated interest in banking industry through college major and/or internship experience.

* Strong written and verbal skills

* Ability to learn and adapt to various technologies

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook

Work Environment and Physical Demands: The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands to sort, write and keyboard, and to listen and speak. The associate is frequently required to reach, walk, stoop, crouch. The associate is occasionally required to stand, lift, bend, drive and travel.

Available Intern Departments:

TBA