Retail Banking Intern Fairhaven Branch

As a Retail Banking Intern you will work alongside our Tellers, Bankers, and Branch Managers operating from a Rockland Trust branch. Interns will be trained in the Teller capacity, working directly with our customers to support their banking needs, proactively exploring solutions and offering personalized advice that serves to develop and maintain relationships. Interns will also have an opportunity to complete project work and participate in career building activities over the course of the 8-12 week program. Interested applicants must have completed at least one year of college and be currently enrolled full-time in a college/university degree program.

With a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine desire to work with customers in a caring and empathetic way, you are responsible for providing efficient, effective, and courteous customer service while performing a variety of transactions. You are the friendly face of Rockland Trust, promoting our mission and helping customers navigate the world of banking.

What You’ll Do:

• Gain hands on Retail banking experience and build your professional network 
• Participate in project work over the course of an 8 to 12 week period.
• Make the first impression to our customers as they enter the branch, warmly greeting them and guiding them to the colleague who can best support their needs.
• Engage in constant customer support, exhibiting efficient, effective, and courteous customer service in person and via telephone.
• Serve customers by supplying them with information on the Rockland Trust banking products best suited to their individual needs.
• Ensure that customers feel cared for as you perform duties that require a high level of accuracy, such as processing deposits, withdrawals, payments, cash checking, and other financial transactions.
• Make decisions alongside immediate supervisor, which may become more extensive as position gains in knowledge and experience.
• Work closely with our training team and your branch team to learn about these responsibilities, and to complete Rockland Trust’s Teller Training.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

What You’ll Experience:

• Meaningful relationships: We believe that Each Relationship Matters, and are fully committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed.
• Commitment to community: We believe supporting our communities is essential, and are committed to helping those in need. 
• Recognition & reward: We believe all colleagues should be recognized for their contributions.
• Training & development: We believe all colleagues are critical to our future, and we will invest in their success by providing educational experiences and resources to manage and navigate their careers.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Must have completed at least one year of college and be currently enrolled full-time in a college/university degree program
• Willingness and ability to work within a flexible work week, including weekends as customer needs dictate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using technology, including computers, to facilitate the achievement of business goals.
• Sales and service-oriented personality.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Positive approach to interactions with customers and team members.
• Ability to work within normal office requirements, with long periods of standing and continuous customer support.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete our training program
• Are responsible to obtain authorization from their college/university in advance to receive credit from their institution.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Candidates should have 1-2 years prior teller experience or cash handling/customer service skills.

Who We Are: 

At Rockland Trust, we believe that being a great place to bank starts with being a great place to work. When our colleagues are valued and cared for, they’re empowered to make a difference for our customers and communities. 

As one of The Boston Globe’s “Top Places to Work” for the past fourteen years, we know that finding the right people is just the beginning. Through competitive benefits, enriching development opportunities, and a respectful and collaborative culture, we’ve built a workplace that enhances our colleagues’ lifestyle and inspires them to reach their full potential.

For over 116 years, we have been dedicated to strengthening the neighborhoods we live in and serve. Rockland Trust offers a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to help individuals and businesses work toward their financial goals with more than 120 branches located throughout Massachusetts, as well as commercial banking, investment management offices, and residential lending centers across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Rockland Trust is the Bank Where Each Relationship Matters®. In pursuit of that promise, we foster a respectful and inclusive work environment where everyone is given the chance and resources to succeed. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.