Intern- Organizational Development and Communications Intern

Intern – Organizational Development and Communications Intern

Paid 2026 Summer Internship

Mid-May thru mid-August

This internship is not eligible for relocation assistance. Local candidates preferred.

Zions Bancorporation’s Internship and Banker Development Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

We are seeking an Organizational Development and Communications Summer Intern to join Zions Bancorporation.

The Organizational Development and Communications Summer Intern serves as a member of the broader ODC team within Enterprise Technology and Operations, focused on cultivating a workforce where all colleagues feel like they belong and are thriving, engaged and developing. The Summer Intern is responsible for helping support ETO employee programs including Innovation Week, Women-in-Technology, Future of Banking, internal communications, employee experience and belonging.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing the company's annual Innovation Week conference on innovation in banking, technology and career development, including scheduling, logistics, and communications.
• Support the development of employee program materials and internal communications to drive engagement and participation in employee programs.
• Conduct post-event analysis and feedback collection to support continuous improvement of future Innovation Week initiatives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to enhance the impact and experience of ETO employee programs.
• Support WIT program including collaborating with other internal employee forums, external partners for STEM events, and support the WIT Advisory Group on planning and execution of monthly forum events.
• Participate in One Zions Employee Forums Program and ETO Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Group.
• Support the Workforce of the Future initiative through content creation, presentation development, and SharePoint site administration to enhance communication, engagement, and resource accessibility.
• Assist with broad ETO internal communications, data collection, and coordination of employee engagement activities to foster a connected and informed workplace culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in event management, program management, diversity and inclusion programs, student resource group/club leadership, or community impact work.
• Procuring a bachelor's or master's degree in social sciences, communications, business, marketing or a related field. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
• Passion for driving innovative programs and events that deliver immediate impact and contribute to long-term organizational growth through effective program management.
• Proven track record of creating and executing high impact events including exceptional organization, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Inspire, build relationships, and move others to action.
• Ability to research best practices, industry trends, and assess internal factors to make data-informed decisions to implement and evolve programing to maximize impact.
• Uncompromisingly high standards, relatability across diverse people, bias towards action, and demonstrated ability to deliver results.
• Track record of being able to navigate and thrive in ambiguity and through change, effective time management skills, and ability to independently prioritize work.
• Proven ability to adapt written and verbal communications to address audience needs and tell stories.
• Driven by listening and understanding, solving problems, and continuous learning and improvement.