Columbia Bank · 11 hours ago
Community Impact Intern
Portland, OR
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $22/hrColumbia Bank is offering a summer internship program that focuses on community impact and development. The intern will support the Community Impact Team by updating procedures and designing evaluation tools for nonprofit partners, while also engaging in professional development and networking opportunities.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Support the Bank’s efforts to strengthen its philanthropic and community development initiatives
Lead two core projects: Community Impact Procedures Manual Update and Nonprofit Partner Evaluation Matrix
Review and update the Community Impact team’s procedures manual to reflect current processes, simplify workflows, integrate best practices, document grantmaking and sponsorship procedures, and ensure alignment with the Bank’s values and regulatory expectations
Design and build a structured evaluation tool to help the Community Impact team assess nonprofit partners for grantmaking, sponsorships, program investments, and strategic collaborations
Incorporate impact indicators, organizational health markers, alignment with the Bank’s priorities (CRA & CBA), and considerations specific to Native communities and Indian Country
Update the Community Impact Procedures Manual and Develop a Nonprofit Scoring & Evaluation Tool
Strengthen skills in Applied Research, Data Organization, and Strategy Development
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate student aiming to graduate in spring 2026/2027 or a recent graduate within the last year
Available to work full-time (40 hours/week), fully onsite, for 10 weeks starting in June
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal skills
Preferred
Degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Anthropology, Data Science, Analytics, or Psychology
Ability to conduct structured research and synthesize findings
Basic understanding of nonprofit operations and/or financial statements
Experience building frameworks, matrices, or structured evaluation tools
Comfortable working with both quantitative and qualitative data
Curiosity and willingness to learn about community development, Native communities, and philanthropy
Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple projects
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and cultural sensitivity
Comfort engaging collaboratively with teammates across the bank
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
An employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Mental health resources
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Access to an online discount marketplace
Paid vacation
Sick days
Volunteer days
Holidays
Company
Columbia Bank
Columbia Bank is a provider of personal and business banking services.
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Kelly Kelly
VP, Human Resources Business Partner
Todd Leber
Chief Commercial Banking Officer
Recent News
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