Additional Considerations (if any):
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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.
Job Description
Job Title: Marketing and Graphic Design Intern
Department: Banking
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Function: Bring your creativity to work that connects with real audiences at Midwest Heritage, A Hy-Vee Company, in West Des Moines. As a Marketing and Graphic Design Intern, you will help turn ideas into campaign materials, digital content, and brand experiences. Work alongside the marketing team to build practical design and communication skills and develop work that can strengthen your portfolio, subject to company approval and confidentiality requirements.
Gain exposure to marketing strategy, campaign planning, budgets, and schedules while learning how creative decisions support business goals. Contribute ideas, refine your work through feedback, and collaborate with other interns on an enterprise-wide summer project. Explore how evolving customer expectations and digital channels shape financial services marketing.
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:
- Design materials for marketing campaigns, social media, and creative projects that communicate clearly and reflect the Midwest Heritage brand.
- Help track creative projects, incorporate feedback, and manage deadlines from initial concept through final delivery.
- Draft social media posts and blogs that translate financial topics and company messages into relevant, accessible content.
- Support marketing plans and promotions by coordinating project details and helping align content with audience needs and business objectives.
- Assist with summer events, gaining experience in planning, communication, and execution.
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.
- Comfort using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, and learning new digital tools.
- Ability to communicate clearly, ask questions, and share ideas with coworkers and customers.
- Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate with people from different teams and backgrounds.
- Strong detail orientation including the ability to review forms for accuracy and completeness.
- Proficiency with design programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.
- Ability to adapt content and visual designs for different audiences, channels, and project goals.
- Ability to balance creativity with project requirements, attention to detail, and deadlines.
- Curiosity about digital marketing trends and a willingness to explain creative choices, try new approaches, and apply feedback.
- 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 with Microsoft Office and job-related applications, telephone, calculator, copier, scanner, 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 is responsible for protecting the privacy and confidentiality of customer, employee, banking, insurance, and financial information at all times.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
