Undergraduate Intern - External Communications Intern - with Growth Opportunities

External Communications Intern

Help Amerant Bank shape our continued success by pursuing a career you feel good about. We are seeking bright, innovative Interns to join our talent community in the Corporate Communications department.

The External Communications Intern role provides the opportunity to excel and to set in motion a Career Path. The role requires the maturity to take on challenges, the desire to learn, and the desire to be part of a team. Our success relies on the passion we put on everything we do.

This internship is full of opportunities to participate collaboratively in various projects and additional assignments that directly contribute to the success of the unit you assist. In addition, the intern will have opportunities to interact and be mentored by executives and senior leadership. Upon completion of the intern program there is potential to obtain a full-time or project-based offer.

About Amerant Bank

At Amerant Bank, team members can build solid careers and make contributions to our dynamic environment. As we continually evolve and move forward to keep pace with the needs of our customers who are transacting business within our markets, we draw upon the diverse talent of our team members to identify new solutions and innovative ideas. We value the unique contribution of each team member and create a culture to combine this individuality to create a thriving and visionary organization.

The Amerant Bank culture is one that embraces social responsibility. We take our leadership role in the community seriously and reach out to make the markets we serve better places to live and work. Throughout our more than 40-year history, team members have been an integral part of expressing care and concern for our neighbors. Countless volunteer hours create lasting changes in our communities and provide forums for team members who work together to have fun together, too. Our priority is to support the organizations whose causes mean the most to our team members and customers.

Amerant Bank is an equal opportunity employer that pledges to not discriminate against team members based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Growth in Competence and Knowledge:

• This intern position provides the participant with exposure to the work within the Corporate Communications and Community Relations departments.
• Intern will be required to successfully complete all required course work within the allotted timeframe.
• Progress will be monitored by the intern’s performance of required tasks by collaborative coaches, senior management, and the intern program director.
• Interns will be assigned to an intern manager and will also gain exposure to multiple departments at the bank.
• Interns will work with teammates and their manager on projects important to the bank's goals. On the job learning will be provided.
• Interns will participate in team meetings, training, and presentations as available.
• Interns will complete a 12-week curriculum, marked with specific milestones.

The Role

The successful candidate will have exposure to these areas and perform the following duties.

External Communications

• Develop content to highlight Amerant’s corporate culture and community involvement in support of our social media strategy.
• Review social content for accuracy and relevance.
• Create reports using existing data and competitor data.
• Support External Comms manager with ad hoc projects.
  

Internal Communications

• Support Internal Communications manager with ad hoc projects.
• Create inventory of promotional items

Community Relations

• Support Community Relations Director with ad hoc projects.
• Attend and provide support to department at local community events, schedule permitting.
  
  

Are you a fit?

• Minimum of 2 years college education in Mass Communications or job-related degree. Seeking 2024 and 2025 Graduates.
• Must be an enrolled student at Florida International University, Barry University, or Florida Memorial University
• Must be a team player and maintain a professional image.
• Must be able to prioritize work and effectively manage time.
• Displays a high level of professionalism.
• Good quality computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with Social Media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)
• Familiarity with editing/design platforms (Canva, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable interacting with senior management and / or non-technical members of the organization.