Intern - Brand Marketing

At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Intern – Brand Marketing

Effingham, IL

Rate of Pay: $18 an hour

At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident, and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.

Position Summary

 The Brand Marketing Intern will provide assistance to the Marketing Department with various recurring tasks as well as special projects.

Primary Accountabilities

• Support event marketing, brand asset and logo governance, public relations writing, and other brand marketing coordination.
• Assist with event planning and execution, including logistics, materials, vendor coordination, and post-event activities.
• Support the management and governance of brand assets, logos, messaging, and related requests to help maintain brand consistency.
• Draft and edit public relations and corporate communications materials with a focus on accuracy, professionalism, and brand standards.
• Coordinate appropriately scoped marketing requests from intake through execution while managing deadlines and dependencies.
• Collaborate with employees, vendors, community organizations, and other departments in support of brand and event initiatives.
• Apply sound judgment regarding when work can be handled independently and when additional review or approval is needed.
• Gain exposure to how brand and creative work operates within a regulated industry, including Compliance, Legal, reputation, and public-company considerations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Position Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• The internship will run for Summer of 2027 beginning mid-May and ending early August.
• Able to work a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Must reside local to Effingham, IL and report to the Effingham office.
• Enrolled in a degree program with courses of study including public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, business, or a related field at a college or university with at least 2 years completed.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms is helpful but not required.
• Interest in brand management, event marketing, and corporate communications.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.
• Good judgment and willingness to learn when independent action is appropriate and when additional review or approval is necessary.
• Ability to receive feedback and adjust quickly.
• Personable and comfortable communicating with employees, vendors, and community partners.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of assignments and follow through.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Very strong writing, grammatical editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in team environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates ability to learn and use new software and programs.

Competencies: 

• Business insight
• Cultivates innovation
• Drives results
• Makes sound decisions
• Being a brand champion
• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Customer focus
• Being Authentic
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self-development
• Being flexible and adaptable

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at [email protected].

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT

At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.
 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at [email protected].

Midland States Bank may use automated tools and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to assist with recruiting, screening, and hiring decisions. In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1, 2026), these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and job-related, and must not be used in a way that discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT