First Merchants Corporation

Intern - Corporate Social Responsibility

First Merchants Corporation  •  Indianapolis, IN / Royal Oak, MI (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Thank you for your interest in the First Merchants 2027 Summer Internship Program! First Merchants is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic college students for our 12-week paid summer internship program.

Why Intern at First Merchants?

  • Gain hands-on experience in the financial services industry
  • Work on meaningful projects that impact the business
  • Receive mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Build relationships with leaders across the organization
  • Participate in networking and development events
  • Volunteer alongside fellow interns during a community service project
  • Present accomplishments and key learnings to senior leadership

Summer Internship Program Overview

First Merchants internship opportunities are available in a variety of business areas including Credit Administration, Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Treasury Management, Private Wealth, Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Risk, Operations, and other business functions.

Department Internship Duties & Responsibilities

The Corporate Social Responsibility Intern will support the team through day-to-day responsibilities, projects, and initiatives that contribute to department goals.

Below is what you can expect to learn from an internship in our Corporate Social Responsibility at First Merchants Bank:

  1. Program Management:
  • Support volunteer engagement campaigns, financial wellness initiatives, and community partnerships
  • Assist with planning and logistics for the 2026 CSR Colloquium, and regional service events
  • Help manage internal communications, social media content, and impact storytelling
  1. CRA Compliance and Administration
  • Compile, clean, and validate data for CRA performance tracking
  • Assist with documentation and reporting for CRA exam readiness
  • Conduct research on CRA-eligible organizations and community needs
  1. Community Home Lending (Putting People in Homes)
  • Support outreach and reporting for affordable housing initiatives
  • Assist with data collection and impact summaries for homeownership programs
  1. Community Business Lending (Access to Capital)
  • Research small business development trends and community lending opportunities
  • Provide administrative and coordination support to Community Business Bankers.
  • Support engagement with nonprofit partners and economic development organizations
  1. Key Projects May Include
  • Community Impact Dashboard: Data input, validation, and visual storytelling
  • System/Platform Optimization: Usage analysis, reporting, and support ticket tracking
  • Financial Wellness Toolkit: Content development and digital resource support
  • CRA Data Compilation: Aggregating and organizing data for internal and external reporting
  • Volunteer Campaigns: Coordinating regional service events and tracking participation

Successful students will possess:

  • Initiative
  • Enthusiasm
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Team Mentality
  • Self-Motivation

In addition to the learning objectives, all interns will participate in a coordinated community service project. Interns will have an opportunity to network with Executive and Senior Leadership at our Intern Meet & Greet event and will present a summary of their experience at the conclusion of the internship program.

Required Qualifications

  • Be a full-time Bachelor (or higher) degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university.
  • Be available to work 40 hours per week from May 17th- August 6th, 2027.
  • Be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Have demonstrated interest in the industry and/or specific area of interest.
  • Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Be able and willing to travel periodically throughout the First Merchants footprint, if applicable.

About First Merchants:

First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company located in Central Indiana. We provide our clients with broad financial services delivered locally by bankers who are known and trusted in their communities. We offer personal banking, business banking, mortgage lending, treasury management services, and wealth management.

Since its organization, the Corporation has grown to include more than 126 banking center locations in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, and a wealth management company.

Our Vision Is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

First Merchants Corporation

About First Merchants Corporation

First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME.

First Merchants offers customers broad financial services throughout locations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan providing:

• Commercial Banking (business) – checking, treasury management, card services, financing, loans, electronic banking, online and mobile banking.

• Personal Banking (consumer) – checking, savings, CDs, mortgages, loans, IRAs, HSAs, online and mobile banking.

• Private Wealth Advisors - trusts, investments, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, pension plans, cross-tested plans, cash balance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and succession planning.

First Merchants is committed to customers by:

• Developing strong relationships.

o As financial advisors – our professionals listen and provide solutions

o The tenure of our professionals averages eight years, meaning you will enjoy continuity of service

o We hire local professionals from the communities we serve

• Customers benefit from local decision making.

o Decisions are made faster

o The process is streamlined, with each customer having a single point of contact.

o Our financial professionals are empowered to develop tailored solutions.

• The local communities we serve benefit from First Merchants’ involvement and support.

Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. Investment Management solutions provided by First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors may not be FDIC insured, are not deposits of First Merchants Bank and may lose value. First Merchants and the shield logo are registered service marks of First Merchants Corporation.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Muncie, IN
Year Founded
1893
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