Intern Communications

Compeer Financial compeer.com Open · verified Sep 19, 2026

MN-Mankato Junior Communications

Entry-level Communications role at Compeer Financial. MN-Mankato.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll maintain editorial calendars and create material for digital message boards
You'll research and write intranet stories, then support communication-plan execution
You'll build presentation slides, track metrics, and refresh reporting
You'll turn transcripts and recordings into meeting summaries and help with photo and video shoots
You'll join team meetings and cross-functional workgroups while supporting internal culture

What you bring

You’re pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing
You bring strong listening, writing, speaking, interpersonal, and detail-focused skills
You can work independently or with a team, using initiative, judgment, and flexibility
You can use Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
You’re authorized to work for any employer in the United States

Who this fits

This suits a student seeking corporate communications experience with a financial services provider serving agriculture and rural communities. The role is based in the Mankato office, requires at least 15 hours weekly from October 2026 through May 2027, and includes hybrid work of up to 50% from home. You must provide your own housing and transportation, while business-related travel costs are covered; CPT and pre-opt candidates may apply, but sponsorship is unavailable.

From the employer

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.
Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
Learning and development programs
Mentorship programs
Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers.

CPT & Pre-Opt candidates invited to apply.

This is a paid internship; however, the intern must provide their own housing and transportation. Business related transportation and expenses will be paid by the organization. This internship requires working 15+ hours/week from October 2026 – May 2027. This position is open to Mankato office location. If pursuing internship credit through your university, it is your responsibility to consult with your advisor and review the internship's job description to ensure it meets the minimum eligibility requirements.

Compeer Financial is seeking collaborative, innovative and dynamic professionals to be a part of our Top Workplace culture!

The contributions you will make: This position will experience what it’s like to be part of a corporate communications team supporting a financial services provider for agriculture and rural communities. Learning will come through a variety of tasks that further team member awareness and contribute to a strong internal culture.

A typical day:

Update editorial calendars and develop content for digital message boards
Research and draft articles for corporate intranet
Assist team members with executing communication plans
Develop PowerPoint slides for use in presentations
Gather metrics and update reports
Summarize large group meetings from transcripts and recordings
Assist with photo and video shoots as needed
Attend team meetings and participate in cross-functional workgroups

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing.
Possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work, with limited guidance.
Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in photo editing, video production and/or graphic design preferred.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Good interpersonal skills; ability to initiate and maintain professional conversations.
Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
Skills in using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Proven ability to demonstrate solid judgment and flexibility and thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

How we will take care of you:

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Base Pay$19—$20 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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