Marketing and Graphic Design Internship- Summer 2026

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At Midwest Heritage, the core of our culture is taking care of the customer and taking care of each other. Our employees appreciate that their contributions make a direct impact on the success of our business as well as their own personal and professional growth.

Midwest Heritage

Job Title: Marketing and Graphic Design Internship

Department: Banking

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function

Midwest Heritage, A Hy-Vee Company, has an opening for a marketing and graphic design intern, located in West Des Moines. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to grow their portfolio and obtain creative experience working alongside a fast-paced marketing department. Our summer internship program provides qualified candidates the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally at one of the top full-service financial intuitions based in Iowa.

Interns will be exposed to the development and execution of marketing plans, budgets and schedules, and will work with a team to develop strategies and materials for marketing campaigns. Candidates will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other interns on an enterprise-wide project over the summer.

Core Competencies

• Communication

• Organization

• Initiative

• Creativity

• Problem Solving Skills

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: Marketing Director

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing materials for marketing campaigns, social media, and other creative projects as needed.

• Help manage and track creative projects and deadlines.

• Write social media posts and blogs.

• Help plan, communicate and manage marketing requirements for departmental projects and promotions.

• Assist in coordinating summer events.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Commitment to the Midwest Heritage mission and willingness to promote the values of the organization.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proficient computer skills. Microsoft Office preferred (Outlook, Power Point, Excel and Word.)

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with people in a friendly, professional manner.

• Strong detail orientation including the ability to review forms for accuracy and completeness.

• Proficiency with design programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Possess strong project management, attention to detail and problem solving skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written.

• Ability to work 36-40 hours per week, for a minimum of 10 weeks starting in May.

Education and Experience:

• Junior standing minimum, majoring in graphic design, marketing, advertising, or communications.

• Relevant coursework required.

• Previous experience with marketing and graphic design preferred.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is classified sedentary/light and requires the ability to sit for long periods of time.

• Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: sitting for long periods, talking (in person and by telephone), hearing and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

• The duties of this position are normally performed in a general office setting. This is a fast paced work environment.

• There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Computer (PC with Microsoft Office programs), telephone, calculator, telephone, copier, fax, and printer.

Contacts:

This position works with Midwest Heritage employees, bank customers, Hy-Vee employees, vendors and outside agents doing direct business with Midwest Heritage.

Confidentiality:

This position has the responsibility to protect the privacy and confidentiality of customers, employees and bank/insurance/financial information at all times.