Community Development Intern

Origin Bank
United States, Louisiana, West Monroe
Jan 15, 2026
Your Career. Your Story. Let's Write the Next Chapter Together. At Origin Bank, a job isn't just a paycheck - it's a meaningful journey. We're committed to helping you grow both professionally and personally in an environment where people come first. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including generous benefits and compensation tailored to your skills, experience, and education. What truly sets us apart is our people-first culture. Here, you'll be supported by unique initiatives like our Dream Manager program, one-on-one guidance from a nationally certified health and wellness coach, and free access to certified financial professionals who are here to help you plan for your future. If you're looking for a career that empowers you to make meaningful connections, positively impact others, and pursue your personal and professional dreams-we'd love to meet you. Apply today and start the most rewarding chapter of your career with us. Job Description Gain valuable insight into the banking industry through daily business interactions while learning the importance of building relationships and enhancing a strong work ethic. Opportunities will range from Accounting/Finance, Mortgage, Operations, Lending, Human Resources, etc. into the area of your field of study and you will develop a wide range of general business skills and etiquette, through real-world experiences, applications and processes. Word Origin Bank is excited to announce we're hiring for our G.I.V.E Summer Internship Program! We are currently seeking Junior and Senior college level students to work as an Intern for an 8-week summer internship starting early June and ending early August 2026. Our G.I.V.E Internship Program (Giving Interns Valuable Experience) provides the opportunity for interns to gain valuable insight into the banking industry through daily business interactions while learning the importance of building relationships and enhancing a strong work ethic. As an intern, you will develop a wide range of general business skills and etiquette, through real-world experiences, applications and processes. The ideal Community Development Intern will work closely with the Compliance and CRA team and perform the following duties: Assist with the development of presentations and materials supporting Community Relations initiatives. Coordinate and document Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) needs assessments across all markets. Support the coordination of financial literacy and consumer coaching programs across all markets. Assist with the coordination of SBA SCORE activities, Junior Achievement initiatives, and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) programs across all markets. Support Career and Technology Education (CTE) initiatives by coordinating activities and tracking participation. Build and maintain non-profit-facing input forms for donation requests. Build and maintain volunteer reporting input forms to track employee engagement. Assist with updates and refreshes to the CommNet CRMT system and CRA-related webpages. Draft correspondence to nonprofit organizations outlining information required for CRA donation requests. Create tip sheets and reference materials for bankers related to CRA Community Development Loans (CDLs), services, and donations. Provide general administrative and project support to the Community Relations team as needed. Intern Qualifications/Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point & Visio). Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Proficient in time management, multitasking and prioritizing projects. General understanding of the banking industry. Able to work independently or with a team. Must have at minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Preferred Majors: Business Administration Finance, Economics or Accounting Marketing or Communications Public Administration Nonprofit Management Community Development Political Science Sociology or Social Work Urban Studies or Public Policy Word Compensation Details We believe in competitive compensation. The minimum average base pay for this position based on market is: $3,288.00 Word The minimum base pay could be increased based on factors such as skills, education, or experience. The base pay listed does not include incentives, bonuses, or benefits. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits can be found here). Word Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights