Card Operations Intern - Summer 2026

Consumers Credit Union (CCU) is one of the largest, fastest growing credit unions in Illinois! Every year we look for a diverse group of hardworking students to join our IGNITE Intern Program. What does IGNITE mean to us and what can you expect? Interns Growing, Networking, and Innovating through Transformational Experiences.

We hire college students because we believe in fresh ideas. These are not paper pushing, copy making internships. We provide real work experience to our Interns. During the Program you will interact with and get exposure to multiple departments and leaders throughout the Credit Union. You'll learn firsthand why we are a certified Great Place to Work and experience our awesome team atmosphere by working with other Interns on projects, volunteering in the community, and participating in events and educational sessions.

Our intent is to create a future career path for students who have an interest in the financial services industry. IGNITE is designed to expose you to a variety of opportunities while fostering growth and learning.

We are seeking students that are interested in a Summer 2026 internship supporting the Card Operations & Payments teams. This intern will report to the Manager of Card Operations and include supporting Card Operations by managing approximately 20 Creatio cases daily under Payment Reversal/Adjustments, ensuring completion within a 24-48-hour turnaround. Additional tasks involve reviewing and handling 4-5 daily manual reports, assisting with internal projects and initiatives, and analyzing member feedback related to card services through Medallia. On the Payments side, duties include reviewing mobile deposit queues and monitoring member feedback on payment-related issues via Medallia to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Requirements for the Payments internship

• Currently attending an accredited college or university.
• Rising juniors and seniors working toward a bachelor's degree in Business Management, Accounting/Finance, or related major. Rising sophomores may be considered.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to work 32 hours per week for the summer (generally 8:00-5:00 Monday-Thursday) for the duration of the 12-week program (5/26/2026 - 8/13/2026). The schedule will involve onsite days based in Lake Forest, IL. Local candidates only.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite including email, calendaring, and instant messaging.
  
  
  
• Interest in learning about Payments and Card Operations. Basic knowledge of various digital payments is a plus!
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving, critical thinking skills, ability to find solutions and resolve Member concerns and follow-up to ensure a high level of Member satisfaction.
• Administrative and organizational skills. Detailed oriented.
• Ability to work independently after receiving work direction. Good time management skills.
• Interest and ability to work on group projects and in a team setting.
• We are seeking diversity in all dimensions! Ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, work experience, volunteer experience and more!

Check out more info about the IGNITE Program on our careers site and apply soon. Go to: Internship Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $18.50 to $20.50 per hour. The hourly rate for this role is determined by class year (sophomore, junior, senior) and may also consider additional factors such as skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Consumers Credit Union provides eligible employees an opportunity to participate in our medical (High Deductible, HMO and PPO), dental, vision, spending accounts, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and other plans effective date of hire. The internship is a seasonal part time position and is not eligible for most benefits.

For more information about benefit offerings, please visit our careers page: https://www.myconsumers.org/about/what-we-do/careers

About CCU

Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, CCU has $4.3 billion in assets and serves more than 272,000 members, making it one of the largest credit unions in the state. CCU believes that nobody needs banks on every corner, but everyone needs people who are in their corner. We've been recognized as a Great Place to Work multiple years in a row, and we're committed to growing both our business and our people. To learn more, visit myconsumers.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

CCU complies with the requirements and spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity in employment. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), criminal or arrest history (unless job related), crime victim status, or any other protected characteristic in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination, or any other employment actions or term and condition of employment. CCU complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCU has facilities.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact our Human Resources team at: HR_Dept@myconsumers.org or 877-275-2228.