Intern - Commercial Marketing (Summer 2026)

About Working at Commerce 

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.  

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk. 

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About This Job

Commerce Bank’s summer internship program provides students a chance to gain real world experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. Internships are offered in a wide range of functional business areas and are designed to provide the interns with meaningful and relevant work. Interns are encouraged to apply their talents to actual business projects and work with a team of dedicated professionals. In addition to work experiences, interns will get to hear from key leaders of the organization and learn about the many facets of banking; they will develop strong networks with other interns and business professionals. This is an exciting and rewarding program!
Commerce Bank interns are involved in strategic projects, participate in company initiatives, and interact with executive leadership. They also participate in weekly lunch-and-learns, community service activities, and sponsored outings. Our flexible team environment recognizes and rewards talent – be a part of a group that celebrates diversity and new ideas!
We will help you develop your skills in your chosen field, provide you with a mentor, and put you to work with real, meaningful responsibilities. You will be given the opportunity to apply your coursework, skills, and previous experience to one of the best banks in the Midwest. We want you to help us make decisions that ultimately make a difference in the lives of our customers.
Our internships are offered every summer in a variety of departments at Commerce Bank, such as Commercial Banking, Credit, Marketing, Data Analytics, and more. We are looking for Junior or Senior college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in:

The summer internship session will begin on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and will run for 11 weeks, ending on Friday, July 31, 2026. Internships are paid, full-time opportunities with a Monday through Friday work schedule.

*Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Assist with a variety of traditional and digital marketing initiatives in support of the Commercial Marketing team including:

• Content Creation:  Assist in the development of marketing thought leadership content, social media updates and email campaigns to promote the Commercial banking brand, products and solutions.

• Social Media Management:  Help maintain social media calendar including scheduling of posts and monitoring engagement.

• Market Research:  Research industry trends, customer demographics, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights for marketing strategies.

• Event Coordination:  Support the planning and execution of bank sponsored events, including webinars, industry events and community outreach programs.

• Creative Projects:  Collaborate with the marketing team to create visually appealing promotional materials.

• Data Analysis:  Assist in analyzing marketing campaign performance data to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and make data driven recommendations

• Customer/Client Engagement:  Help in developing and implementing strategies to acquire, expand, and retain customers through marketing programs.

• Marketing Automation: Get acquainted with the marketing technology that is leveraged to support various initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Required: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Preferred: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Salesforce CRM and SharePoint

• Areas of study: Communication Studies, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, Mass Media, Public Relations

**For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles.  This compensation range is for the Intern job. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $20.00 per hour.

The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits.  Click here to learn more.

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