Marketing Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Marketing Intern (Summer 2026)

Consumers Credit Union (CCU) – IGNITE Intern Program

Consumers Credit Union (CCU) is one of the largest and fastest-growing credit unions in Illinois. We are seeking a diverse group of hardworking students to join our IGNITE Intern Program. IGNITE stands for: Interns Growing, Networking, and Innovating through Transformational Experiences.

We value fresh ideas from college students and offer real work experience, not just administrative tasks. During the program, you will interact with and gain exposure to multiple departments and leaders across the Credit Union. You’ll learn firsthand why CCU is a certified Great Place to Work and experience our awesome team atmosphere by collaborating with other Interns on projects, volunteering in the community, and participating in events and educational sessions.

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

Role: Marketing Intern

We are seeking students interested in a Summer 2026 internship supporting the Marketing team. The Marketing Intern will report to the Marketing Generalist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with social media campaigns.
• Support Lumin Campaigns.
• Contribute to copywriting tasks.
• Proofread content for accuracy and brand consistency.
• Work on small design elements.
• Assist with web content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This internship offers a well-rounded Marketing experience with opportunities to write, design, and work on web content and social media tasks. Schedule flexibility is required, as some events may occur in the evening or on weekends.

Requirements For The Marketing Internship:

• Education:
  • Currently attending an accredited college or university.
  • Rising juniors and seniors working toward a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Advertising. Rising sophomores may also be considered.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Availability:
  • Ability to work 32 hours per week for the summer (generally 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday).
  • Commitment to the full 12-week program duration (May 26, 2026 – August 13, 2026).
  • The schedule will involve onsite days based in Lake Forest, IL. Local candidates only.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Basic familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and the wider Microsoft Office suite (including email, calendaring, and instant messaging).
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently after receiving work direction.
  • A collaborative spirit – ability to work with others at various levels within the credit union and with partner companies outside.
  • Interest in a longer-term Marketing career path.

We are actively seeking diversity in all dimensions, including 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: Internship Opportunities

Compensation And Benefits:

• Compensation: The compensation range for this role is $18.50 to $20.50 per hour. The hourly rate is determined by class year as of Fall 2026 (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.
• Benefits: The internship is a seasonal, part-time position and is not eligible for most benefits. 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. 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, Consumers Credit Union (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.