Intern - Corp Social Responsibility

The internship with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) team, will assist the team with performing data gathering and analysis, helping create and identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and developing overall metrics and dashboards to track program goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leverage Excel and other technology tools to analyze and improve data integrity and most efficiently assure regulatory goals.
• Assist the CSR-CRA team in developing KPIs and KRIs through leveraging various data and systems, including Power BI and Salesforce.
• Assist the team in creating reports and dashboards that will help facilitate and track overall program goals across markets and regions.
• Assist the CSR-CRA team with deepening nonprofit community relationships including engaging employees with high impact volunteer activities and participating in area events.
• Create documentation that supports and sustains programs and best practices such as dashboards, process flow diagrams, desktop procedures, research findings and presentations.
• Research best practices and benchmarking with respect to other corporations/banks to assess their viability at Valley.
• Maintain schedule of work and summaries of activities, track projects toward completion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Excellent understanding of quantitative analysis, including data integrity, data gathering, and developing metrics.
• Proficient understanding of Key Performance Indicators, Key Risk Indicators, and how to develop and track them.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage shifting priorities.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to be resourceful, proactive, and work independently demonstrating ownership and accountability.
• Exceptional time management, analytical, problem-solving, and researching skills.
• Treats people with respect and inspires trust; works with integrity and ethically upholds organizational values.

Required Experience:

• Enrollment in a 4-year college or university, with a concentration in Business, Data Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, or Public Policy or related field preferred.
• Experience with data management and reporting tools such as Power BI and Salesforce a plus.

• Support your manager in performing research and/or analysis on specific topics.
• Independently complete tasks that contribute to larger projects relevant to the assigned department.
• Participate in meetings and team discussions to gain insight and contribute to the team's goals or projects.
• Communicate with team members and other departments to coordinate work, gather information and develop final work products.
• Join team building activities to establish cross functional relationships within the Valley community.
• Participate in VIP Mentorship Program meetings with your mentor to enhance your business acumen, network with senior leaders and develop technical and professional skills.
• Document and report on progress and results of projects and tasks.
• Attend professional development sessions/classes.

• Participate in VIP (Valley Intern Program) hosted events,trainings and projects including
• Valley Week of Service, Culture Workshops and final project presentations.
• Complete other related duties as assigned by the respective manager.
• Follow Company policies and procedures.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Rising sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student.
• Currently enrolled in a College or University program.