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Community Relations Intern

CEFCU · Peoria, IL · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What does community relations mean for a credit union like CEFCU, in your own words?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that community work supports members and the organization's purpose, not just publicity.

Tell me about a community event or volunteer project you helped plan or run.

What they are checking: Hands-on experience with event logistics and working with volunteers or partners.

Tell me about a time you represented an organization to the public. How did you prepare?

What they are checking: Professionalism and comfort being the face of an organization at events.

Tell me about a time you worked with people from very different backgrounds toward a shared goal.

What they are checking: Ability to connect with a wide range of community members and partners respectfully.

What would you want to have accomplished by the end of this internship?

What they are checking: Whether their goals are concrete and connected to the work, which signals real interest in the field.

What would you do

CEFCU supports financial literacy. How would you plan a financial literacy event for high school students in Peoria?

What they are checking: Ability to design something useful and engaging for a specific audience, with practical logistics.

A local nonprofit asks CEFCU for a sponsorship. What would you want to know before recommending a yes or no?

What they are checking: Judgment about fit, impact and how to evaluate requests fairly and consistently.

An event you're running is short on volunteers the morning of. What do you do?

What they are checking: Calm problem solving and resourcefulness when plans break down on the spot.

About the work

How would you share a story about CEFCU's community work on social media without it sounding like a sales pitch?

What they are checking: Writing and storytelling judgment that keeps community content genuine and focused on the people involved.

How would you track the impact of the community programs you help with?

What they are checking: Whether they think about measuring outcomes like attendance and follow-up, not just counting events.

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The full job description

As published by CEFCU.

Are you ready to make the most of your talents and abilities, while helping others make the most of their finances? Apply to join Team CEFCU! CEFCU member service team members are critical to the success of the credit union. They provide a professional, knowledgeable, and caring experience when members contact us. We are looking for individuals who are personable, articulate, and positive to add to our already awesome team! Summary Pay Range The pay for this position is $19.00 per hour Compensation offered may vary based on skills and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at CEFCU. Benefits Financial Defined Contribution Plan – 401K Health and Welfare Ability to earn paid time off (Personal Time) Additional Benefits Opportunities to help improve and build the CEFCU of tomorrow through process teams Opportunities to personally contribute to corporate financial literacy and community initiatives Casual days to support local charities On-site fitness center, fitness classes, and wellness program Interns are not eligible for CEFCU-sponsored benefits, other than those required by local, state, and/or federal law. It is CEFCU’s policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex/gender (including gender expression/identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and/or any other basis protected by law. This policy covers all facets of employment including, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training, and compensation.

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