Arbor BankCommunity Banking Internship 16949 Lakeside Hills Plz Omaha, NE 68130
Job Title: Community Banking Internship
Classification:Non-exempt, Seasonal/Summer
Reports to- Market President
Work Location- Onsite Daily, business needs require proximity to one of our six branches
Office Location- Any one of our 6 branches (Nebraska Branches: Omaha, Elkhorn, Nebraska City.Iowa Branches: Oakland, Sidney, Hamburg)
Hours:Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, occasional Saturday
Summary Description:
Arbor Bank's Community Banking Internship is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to community banking. Anchored in Deposit Services-the central hub of branch operations-this internship equips students with foundational banking knowledge before rotating through multiple bank departments and is ideal for students exploring banking careers. Interns will gain exposure to banking careers, daily operations, train alongside experienced banking professionals, and participate in developmental check-ins with bank leadership. This internship is ideal for students seeking experience in banking careers.
Qualifications
Current college student pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
Coursework and/or experience that supports a strong understanding of financial accounting (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, financial ratios, analysis of revenue, expenses and assets)
Demonstrated interest in building a career within banking, credit, or financial services.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow compliance requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Curiosity and a willingness to learn all aspects of banking
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational skills
Key Internship Components
Deposit Services Foundation (Weeks 1-4)
Interns will spend their first weeks fully immersed in Deposit Services to build a strong operational knowledge base. Training includes:
Account opening and account maintenance
Teller transactions and frontline customer service
Deposit operations and compliance fundamentals
Basic banking systems, procedures, and workflows
This phase ensures interns gain a thorough understanding of branch operations before rotating to other departments.
Rotational Leadership & Foundational Knowledge (Weeks 4-5)
Interns will split their time between continued Deposit Services training and sessions with bank leaders to understand core strategic and operational functions.
Leadership exposure may include:
Bank President- Bank structure, business strategy, leadership vision
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)- Financial reporting, liquidity management, capital planning
Chief Credit Officer (CCO)- Credit risk, commercial lending, loan analysis
Chief Operations Officer- Business communication
First Express Insurance (FEI)- Insurance services and integration with banking
Mortgage Division- Mortgage products and loan processes
This segment broadens interns' understanding of the bank's executive and operational framework.
Departmental Rotations & Hands-On Learning (Weeks 6-12)
Interns will spend 2-3 days per week in Deposit Services while rotating through a variety of departments for immersive, functional training.
Each department will:
Provide an overview of their core responsibilities
Train interns on at least the top three departmental accountabilities
Offer hands-on or project-based learning when feasible
Potential Rotation Departments Include:
Consumer Lending- Loan processing, customer interaction, underwriting basics
Credit Department- Credit analysis and loan underwriting fundamentals
Loan Processing- Documentation, booking, compliance review
Treasury Management- Cash-flow solutions, business banking services
Commercial Lending- Portfolio management, financial analysis, client meeting preparation, business development exposure
Agricultural Lending- Portfolio management, financial analysis, client meeting preparation, business development exposure
Weekly Check-Ins & Professional Development
To support continuous learning and growth, interns will participate in weekly check-ins with their mentor and HR, as well as periodic meetings with the Market President. Interns will gain business communication and presentation skills through presentations to executive leadership and capstone.
Other Duties
Embody Arbor Bank's Core Values when interacting with colleagues, co-workers, clients, prospects, and our community.
Support the strategies and initiatives of the organization.
Provides prompt and effective communication to all internal and external relationships.
Demonstrate commitment, dependability, and respect for team members.
Regular and predictable attendance, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule of availability.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.
Special projects and other duties as assigned or needed.
Supervisory responsibilities: no direct reports.
Physical demands:
The physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Occasionally lifting or carrying objects less than 15 lbs.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Communicating by means of spoken word to impart oral information to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers, clients, & the public accurately, loudly and/or quickly.
Constant repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Clear vision at approximately 20" or less, including use of computers, mid-range and 20' or more.
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech in person, over the telephone, computer and/or remote speech.
Reaching or extending hand(s), arm(s) in any direction, straightening arm(s) and elbow(s) and engaging the shoulders(s).
Driving.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Work environment:
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Position @type and expected hours of work:Business hours 8-5 M-F and occasional Saturday as needed.
Travel:5% local/regional travel for training
Affirmative action plan/equal employment opportunity (AAP/EEO) statement : Arbor Bank maintains a policy of non-discrimination with employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment with us will be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also believe in the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA prohibits employers from unlawfully discriminating against employees or job applicants with disabilities when making employment decisions. We will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified disabled employees or applicants. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at carolynstraub@arborbanking.com
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 402-252-8279
Email: HR@arborbanking.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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