Community Development Summer Intern

Third Federal is a leading lender of conventional home mortgages lending in 27 states, plus the District of Columbia, with retail branch offices in Ohio and Florida. Our mission is to help people achieve the dream of home ownership and financial security while creating value for our customers, our communities, our associates, and our stockholders. Our value system of love (concern for others), trust, respect, a commitment to excellence, and fun is at the heart of our commitment to our mission, and just as importantly, to our company culture.

Through this, we help people find the loan or savings product that makes sense for them.

At Third Federal, you will find strength and stability in your career. In our nearly 90-year history, we have never had layoffs, and have one of the lowest annual turnover rates at 6% (versus an industry average of nearly 19%). We have been certified as a 'Great Place to Work' multiple times in the last decade alone, and have been recognized with several additional workplace awards and recognitions.

Because Third Federal associates are the foundation of our success, we take a genuine interest in each of them - from their professional development to their health and wellness.

Role Summary

The Community Development Intern will support Third Federal's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) objectives by assisting with the delivery of innovative products and services aimed at fostering affordable housing, economic development, and neighborhood stabilization.

Responsibilities

* Support key outreach initiatives, including providing administrative support to Third Federal's Home Today homebuyer counseling program and helping to develop new partnerships for the delivery of financial literacy programs.

* Assit in identifying opportunities to promote Third Federal's community development products.

* Conduct research on the credit needs and available resources for the communities served by Third Federal.

* Provide administrative support to the Community Development Department, such as assisting with the grants management database and recording volunteer service hours.

Requirements

* Must be actively enrolled in a college/university, pursuing a relevant degree program (public administration, nonprofit management, finance, or related)

* Access to reliable transportation to and from work

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Detail oriented

* Comfortable engaging diverse stakeholders

* Proficient with basic office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365)

* Familiarity with database management, community outreach, and bilingual ability is welcomed

Employment Details

* This role is fully onsite at our Corporate Campus (7007 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105)

* This role is full time - approximately 40 hours per week

* Duration: temporary, summer employment only. Start and end dates are determined based on school schedules/pre-planned vacations

* Student associates are not eligible for benefits

Third Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender identification or sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected under law.