Intern

About Us

First Southern National Bank is a community and relationship-driven bank serving twelve counties throughout Central and Western KY. Our home office is based in Stanford, with a population of 3,000. Having served our customers for over 40 years, our passion for building a great company has never been stronger. We recognize that we have been given an opportunity to use our example, our influence, and our resources to help others make wise financial decisions, and our desire is to do just that.

Internship Overview

Our Family of Companies internship program is designed to invest in the next generation of talent, grounded in a commitment to continuous learning, financial stewardship, relationship-building, and community engagement.

Continuous Learning – Interns are placed within a host department aligned with their interests, experience, and field of study. Throughout the summer, they also have the opportunity to shadow two additional departments, providing broader exposure to our operations and potential career paths. Additionally, interns will research and analyze a process or initiative within the organization to understand how it operates and develop recommendations for improvement or innovation. Interns will present their findings to a leadership panel at the conclusion of the program.

Financial Stewardship – Interns participate in financial literacy experiences, such as the Journey of Generosity, Compass study, and a variety of lunch-and-learn sessions, reinforcing our purpose of helping people make wise financial decisions.

Relationship Building – The program intentionally fosters meaningful professional connections by linking interns with subject matter experts across the organization and encouraging participation in group events and team-building activities throughout the summer.

Community Involvement – Reflecting our service-oriented culture, interns have the opportunity to take part in a mission trip focused on serving individuals and communities across Eastern Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the host department with daily operational, administrative, and project-based tasks.
• Learn and follow bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including confidentiality and data security standards.

• Participate in job shadowing opportunities across multiple departments to gain a broader understanding of bank operations.
• Attend training sessions, Lunch-and-Learns, and financial literacy initiatives to build industry knowledge and professional skills.
• Collaborate with team members and subject matter experts to support departmental goals and initiatives.
• Participate in intern meetings, group activities, and team-building events throughout the internship.
• Represent the bank professionally when interacting with team members, customers, and community partners.
• Complete assigned projects or presentations as part of the internship program.

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program, preferably in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.

• Interest in financial services and community banking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build professional relationships.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.