Position Summary:
As the Marketing Activation Intern, you will work collaboratively with the Marketing team to plan and execute activation strategies for key partnerships designed to grow the Central Bank brand. Your primary focus will be our university, sports and community partnerships. In addition, you will collaborate with other summer interns on a group project, while having the opportunity to immerse yourself in Central Bank through job shadowing, lunch & learns, executive panels, professional development, and volunteer & social activities.
Summer Internship Program Dates:
- June 1st, 2026 – July 31st, 2026
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
How You'll Contribute to the Team:
- Partnership Event Activation
- Assist with planning and execution of activation scenarios based upon the strategic marketing plan.
- Assist with on-campus partnership activations.
- Maintain awareness of University trends and provide constructive recommendations to maintain effective activations.
- Sports Marketing
- Assist with game day partnership activations & planning prior to events.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The individual experiences little discomfort from noise, dust or other factors. Prolonged standing (5- 8 hours per day) may be required. May be exposed to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to travel as needed throughout the Central Bank of the Midwest footprint. Any required travel is typically completed within normal business hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Requirements:
- Sophomore Junior or Senior majoring in Marketing, Communications, or similar field of study.
- High School Diploma
- Attention to detail required
- Must possess good judgment skills and the ability to handle confidential information
- Strong customer relations skills and ability to communicate and work well with employees and customers in a cooperative, positive manner
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the bank footprint
Competencies:
- Relationship Building - Ability to develop and build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Marketing Expertise -- Ability to partner with Marketing to create and communicate internally through a variety of formats and mediums
- Administrative Support -- Ability to anticipate needs and take appropriate action to prevent or resolve administrative issues quickly.
- Ability to coordinate activities involving large groups of people inside and outside the organization.
- Communication -- Strong ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with multiple levels of the organization (internally and externally).
What We Do
Central Bank is a privately held $20 billion bank headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri. Serving 13 markets in 8 states. Central Bank specializes in community banking, with a particular focus on delivering leading-edge technology through its network of more than 150 facilities operating in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Colorado, Iowa, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, and Oklahoma, as well as more than 22,000 ATMs nationwide. Member FDIC.
"Strong Roots. Endless Possibilities." reflects our long-standing commitment to the communities we serve, as well as our commitment to delivering high-quality, leading-edge financial products and services that help our customers and communities grow and succeed. As our product and service offerings continue to expand, we assure you that our commitment to the community will only grow stronger. All of our lending decisions are made locally in the community you live.
Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
