Kickstart your career in banking with Bridgewater Bank’s 2027 Summer Internship Program! Join a dynamic team where your ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and your growth is our priority.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and people-oriented intern to join our 2027 Summer Intern Cohort at Bridgewater Bank within the Human Resources Team.
Bridgewater Bank’s internship is designed to engage students in real world banking activities to maximize student’s education with practical corporate experience. The program strives to provide students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in college to real life work within our organization. Interns will have the opportunity to work side by side with Bridgewater employees collaborating innovative ideas that fit our vision. As a Bridgewater intern, our interns will have the chance to sit in on meetings with their department and be assigned to individual projects which they present to the Cohort and the Operational and Senior Leadership Teams at the end of the Internship.
Program Duration: May 25, 2027 – August 20, 2027
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates must be:
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor’s degree program pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Business, etc.
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Strong Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to interact with employees, candidates, and leadership effectively.
- Organizational Skills - Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Interpersonal Skills - Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all HR-related matters.
- Strong analytical/reasoning skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong presentation acumen.
- Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Ability to:
- Maintain confidential information to the highest degree.
- Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
ABOUT BRIDGEWATER BANK:
It all started with a vision in 2005. This vision was to create a full-service, entrepreneurial bank where clients would notice a difference, team members would be challenged to grow, and the culture would be optimistic. Over a decade later, this unconventional attitude laid the foundation of Bridgewater Bank, a nationwide top-performing bank with an award-winning culture.
We’re on a mission to become the finest entrepreneurial bank in the Twin Cities. And it’s working. Join our team and you will be surrounded by remarkable people who want to challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to work in this industry. This journey began in 2005, and it’s just getting started. Will you join us?
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The hourly base pay range for this role is $22/hr. Bridgewater Bank provides:
- 2 Paid Holidays and PTO accrued in compliance with MN ESST Law
PLEASE NOTE:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. It is Bridgewater Bank’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
STATUS: Non-Exempt
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor's degree program pursuing Human Resources, Learning and Development, Business, or a related degree
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, including multitasking, prioritization, and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in HR-related matters
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
What We Do
Bridgewater Bank (Nasdaq: BWB) has a great entrepreneurial story to tell. It all started with a vision in 2005. That vision was to create a full-service, entrepreneurial bank where answers came quickly, opportunities were plentiful, and the environment was positive and optimistic. It would be an unconventional bank where clients would notice a difference and people would be challenged to grow both professionally and personally. 20 years later, this vision and unconventional model has led to continuous growth and profitability. Bridgewater Bank has: become a top-performing bank nationwide, attracted investments from top institutional firms from coast to coast, become the first Minnesota bank to complete a successful IPO in over 25 years, created an award-winning culture and earned a reputation as a bank that understands clients’ unique needs. Out of the 400+ banks in Minnesota today, Bridgewater sits among the top ten by asset size. But to each of us, this is more than a high-performing bank; it’s a sense of community. We are a team of nimble banking professionals who want to redefine what it means to work in this industry. As our entrepreneurial story continues, we will never lose sight of what makes this place extraordinary – a steadfast commitment to our people. Workplace accolades: Top 150 Workplaces, 2015 – Star Tribune Top 150 Workplaces, 2016 – Star Tribune Top 150 Workplaces, 2017 – Star Tribune Top 150 Workplaces, 2018 – Star Tribune Top 150 Workplaces, 2019 – Star Tribune Top 150 Workplaces, 2020 – Star Tribune Top 175 Workplaces, 2021 – Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces, 2022 – Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces, 2023 – Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces, 2024 – Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces, 2025 – Star Tribune Best Banks to Work For, 2017 - American Banker Best Banks to Work For, 2018 - American Banker Best Banks to Work For, 2020 - American Banker Best Banks to Work For, 2022 - American Banker Best Banks to Work For, 2023 - American Banker
