ICBA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - INTERN (SUMMER 2024 - Hybrid Washington, DC)

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is the nation’s voice for community banks with its mission to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish.  We are dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and its membership through effective advocacy, best-in-class education, and innovative products and services. ICBA engages with members to address challenges faced by community banks of all sizes and charter types. We offer members: national representation, professional development, innovative products and services, and exclusive tools and information.

What Is a Community Bank? A community bank is a depository or lending institution that primarily serves businesses and individuals in a small geographic area. Community banks tend to emphasize personal relationships with their customers.

The 2024 ICBA Summer Intern program will be from June 3rd to August 2nd. The program will be a learning experience and help you gain valuable job experience and develop essential skills.  Interns will gain exposure to senior leadership, work on meaningful projects, participate in learning and development opportunities and join in networking and social events with other Team Members and fellow interns and participate in a final presentation the final week of the summer internship.  Our goal is to have a hybrid program that will be both virtual and in-person.  Final determination on the hybrid schedule will be made closer to the program start date.

Summary:

The GR Intern will support the Government Relations department in day-to-day tasks. This includes reviewing and summarizing regulatory and legislative news and publications; research and writing; participating in industry related meetings, webinars, calls, and events; and completing assigned projects.

Description:

We seek an enthusiastic Intern to join our Government Relations team. The GR Intern will support bank regulatory experts and lobbyists in day-to-day operations pertaining to community banks. This is a full-time hybrid opportunity in the summer (37.5 hours per week).

There is a possibility of the internship continuing throughout the school year on a part-time basis on a schedule of 8 to 20 hours per week. There is flexibility on the hours, and the GR Intern will be allowed to work remotely.  

Responsibilities:

• Review and summarize industry related news and publications.
• Participate and report on various regulatory, political, and trade association calls.
• Research regulatory policy topics and current events.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Review and contribute to the GR department web pages for updates and improvements.
• Participate in internal and external meetings and events and provide a summary of each.
• Provide input into weekly GR calendar.
• Prepare and/or update talking points.
• Prepare a weekly status report of work completed and in progress.
• Complete an assigned project and presentation at the end of the internship.
• Track state regulatory issues and lawsuits.
• Conduct legal research.
• Track legislation.
• Monitor committee hearings of importance to the community banking industry (when Congress is in session).
• Track ICBA Political Action Committee Outreach Programs.
• Review/Prepare briefing materials upon request.
• Fulfill individual banker request for materials upon request.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree focusing on financial services, business, political science, advocacy, government policy, economics, or similar subject areas would be ideal.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Will consider all class levels and graduates.   
• Strong oral, written, and communication/presentation skills.
• Excellent research skills.
• An interest in, advocacy governmental policy, banking, and project management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to take initiative.