Summary

This position is part of the Summer Internship Program, which is scheduled to run from, Wednesday, May 27th through Friday, July 31st, potentially extending through mid-August based on the decision of the hiring manager and department. Candidates must be available for the full duration of the program to ensure a consistent and meaningful learning experience.

The Intern for Marketing (Graphic Design) is responsible for helping promote the mission and purpose of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust to the community.  Duties may include and are not limited to, assisting the marketing team with various events and completing tasks related to various bank-related email marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of original and visually compelling designs for the bank’s ads, flyers, emails, website, social media, digital banking platform, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create engaging concepts and visuals that communicate key messages effectively.
• Translate complex financial concepts into visually appealing infographics and illustrations.
• Ensure consistency in brand representation across all channels.
• Stay up to date on design trends and best practices.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to understand design requirements and deliver high-quality graphics.
• Assist in design and managing design files across all media to be delivered.
• Adjusts technical/mechanical design features as well as photo retouching/image manipulation tasks that relate to any design needs.
• Participate in assigned projects.
• Support the day-to-day processes and tasks relating to channel system maintenance, setup, reporting and internal support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience/Education

• Minimum preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree, recent graduates may be considered.
• Academic majors in Marketing, Business Administration, Graphic Design, or similar fields of study, preferred.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions. 
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 15 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division any “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company and its subsidiaries is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in attracting, retaining, and promoting quality talent and recognize that our diversity is critical to the success of the company.