Summer 2026 Internship Program

Job Description

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Job Title: Summer 2026 Internship Program

Company: California Coast Credit Union

Program Overview:

California Coast Credit Union is excited to announce its Summer 2026 Internship Program, offering valuable experience across various departments. This program is designed for students seeking to gain practical skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and build a foundational understanding of the credit union industry. Interns will be compensated and work a part-time schedule.

Program Dates: June 22^nd – August 20^th, 2026

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Schedule: 24 hours per week

Available Departments (Please include your top 2 selections in your application):

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Marketing
• Compliance & Legal
• Risk Management & Audit
• Human Resources
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Branch Network
• Commercial Lending
• Member Service Center
• Community Relations & Business Development

Key Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities (may vary by department):

• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world business challenges.
• Enhance communication skills through verbal and written interactions.
• Develop foundational emotional intelligence in a professional setting.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for various tasks.
• Contribute to projects in a fast-paced, adaptable work environment.
• Proactively assist with tasks, demonstrating a customer-focused attitude and appropriate sense of urgency.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team while also demonstrating the ability to work independently.
• Complete deliverables with a high degree of thoroughness, quality, and accuracy.
• Foster trusting relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and potentially clients.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication and analytical skills.
• Foundational level of emotional intelligence.
• Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Adaptable to work in a fast-moving environment.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Currently working on a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Age requirement: 18 + years of age.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the US.

Work Ethic:

• Exhibit a customer-focused attitude and ability to work proactively and efficiently with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Show the ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Complete deliverables with a high degree of thoroughness, quality, and accuracy.
• Foster trusting relationships with clients, coworkers, and supervisors.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time and occasional walking.
• Must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to use a keyboard and other office equipment.
• Working environment is stable and noise level is moderate.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed within a cubicle office setting.
• Subject to standard background noise found in a cubicle environment.

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