Summer Internship Program
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Job Description
About Bangor Savings Bank:
Bangor Savings Bank offers a Summer Internship Program providing professional training and development opportunities in a meaningful and rewarding experience. The bank partners with Maine Career Catalyst (ME) and Stay Work Play (NH) to offer educational and networking opportunities for interns. Bangor Savings Bank emphasizes making an impact and values leadership skills demonstrated through extracurricular activities, internships, community involvement, and professional experiences. The bank is committed to helping interns prepare for the workforce, enhance their credentials, and jump-start their careers. They strive to help employees, customers, and communities prosper, as stated in their “You Matter More” promise.
Job Description:
This is a paid, 12-week summer internship (June-August) at Bangor Savings Bank. Interns are assigned to a department and work on a project-based assignment culminating in a capstone project presentation to bank leadership (a 1-2 page executive summary and a 10-minute oral presentation). The project must have defined objectives, learning goals, and specific outcomes.
Beyond the core project, interns will:
• Perform job duties to support their assigned department, applying classroom knowledge and showcasing learned skills.
• Integrate into the department and BSB’s culture, collaborating with supervisors, team members, other interns, bank leadership, and other departments.
• Participate in activities coordinated by the Talent & Diversity team, including opportunities for paid volunteer or community service projects. They may also participate in a bank-wide project and the Intern Olympics.
• Maintain professional behavior and performance as outlined in the BSB Employee Handbook.
• Submit an internship evaluation to provide feedback for program improvement.
• Meet various key leaders of the bank each week and explore different areas of the bank.
The internship is a temporary assignment and is not benefits-eligible. Compensation is at the Bank’s current living wage rate. Bangor Savings Bank will work with interns and their colleges/universities to accommodate reasonable requirements for academic credit.
Key Accountabilities:
• Successfully complete assigned departmental responsibilities and duties.
• Successfully complete the assigned project and deliver the presentation to bank leadership.
• Effectively integrate into the department and BSB culture, building relationships with colleagues and leadership.
• Actively participate in the BSB Intern program activities.
• Provide constructive feedback through the internship evaluation.
Key Competencies:
• Adaptability/Resilience
• Critical thinking/analytical skills
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Integrity/Ethics/Judgment
Knowledge/Skills & Experience Requirements:
• Current college student in good academic standing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through extracurricular activities, internships, community involvement, or professional experiences.
• Strong intercultural competency.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening).
Physical Demands:
• General office environment.
• Moderate lifting (up to 35 lbs).
• Moderate reaching, walking, sitting, and standing.
• Valid Maine Driver’s License and transportation.
