Summer Internship Program - Learning and Development

Midwest BankCentre is proud to be recognized as one of St. Louis Top Workplaces for the past 5 years.

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a real impact on our community? Join Our Team and Make a Difference at Midwest BankCentre.

Why Midwest BankCentre ------------------------

Our company culture is all about engagement and collaboration with our teams. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation. When you join Midwest BankCentre, youre not just joining a company - youre joining a community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact.

We are committed to making meaningful, long-term investments in communities that lift everyone up, so we can all RISE TOGETHER. Our commitment to shared prosperity, our investment in Community and Economic Development, and our dedication to diversity and inclusion are reflected in the ways Midwest BankCentre lives its purpose.

Department: Human Resources

Position: Learning & Development Intern

Program Duration: 10 Weeks (June-August)

Location: On-Site with Rotation Between Key Training Sites (Lindenwood, Arnold, Lemay, Chesterfield)

Position Overview: The Learning & Development Internship at Midwest BankCentre offers an immersive introduction to employee development and adult learning strategy. This role is designed for students interested in human resources training and development or organizational leadership.

Interns will assist in the design, coordination, and facilitation of learning programs while gaining exposure to the broader consumer banking environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Program Support: • Assist in organizing and delivering various development programs, including attendance tracking, follow-up communication, engagement activities, and survey analysis. • Retail Training Observation: Attend the Retail Training Program and evaluate it from a new hire perspective, contribute ideas for improvement. • Onboarding Resource Creation: Collaborate with Retail Training participants and a Retail Focus Group to create onboarding packets for six core training modules. • Facilitation Preparation: Serve as a facilitator-in-training for New Employee Orientation, gradually building confidence in leading discussions. • SharePoint Management: Assist in updating and improving the Learning & Development SharePoint site.
• Focus Group Collaboration: Co-lead group discussions and assist with developing new tools and job aids based on employee feedback.

Desired Qualifications:

• Open to undergraduate students at all levels pursuing studies in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Communications, or related fields.
• Comfortable with public speaking and group facilitation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and basic knowledge of SharePoint is a plus, not required.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic about employee engagement and continuous learning.

Learning Objectives & Outcomes:

By the end of the internship, interns will:

• Understand the key components of adult learning theory and how to apply them in corporate training environments.
• Gain confidence in leading conversations and facilitating small group sessions.
• Learn the fundamentals of program evaluation and onboarding resource development.
• Strengthen communication, project planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working across multiple locations and within an HR team that supports company-wide training initiatives.

General Program Structure:

• Weekly Development Sessions: goal setting, communication, leadership, etc.
• Cross-functional Group Project: culminating in a final executive presentation
• Networking events, team-building activities, and bank-wide experiences
• Mentorship from HR and Learning & Development professionals

Ready to Make Your Mark: If youre passionate about banking with a purpose and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with commercial credit experience who are eager to contribute to our community-focused mission.

Why Join Us:

• Community Focus: Be part of a community bank that values and actively supports the St. Louis area.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: For continuous learning and development.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping the credit strategy and success of our organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation.

Dont Meet Every Single Requirement: If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other Midwest BankCentre roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Midwest BankCentre is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Midwest BankCentre. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.