Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?
Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.
While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.
PAY RANGE
The Target Pay Range for this position is $18 - $25/hr hourly. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.
BENEFITS
Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance. We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan. Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found here.
To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA. If you’re located within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.
THE BECU INTERSHIP ADVANTAGE
Our 12-week internship program is targeted to run from June 9th through August 29th, offers an immersive, hands-on learning experience designed to equip students with valuable skills, real-world projects, and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a BECU intern, you'll collaborate with industry experts on impactful initiatives, gain exposure to key areas of our business, and develop a deep understanding of how a credit union drives financial well-being in its community. Along the way, you'll build lasting relationships, receive mentorship, and participate in professional development workshops designed to prepare you for future success. Join us to kick-start your career in a dynamic, mission-driven environment!
IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE
As an Enterprise Project Intern at BECU, you’ll be a key contributor to supporting and executing projects that drive business objectives. You’ll assist in planning, coordinating, and managing initiatives under the guidance of senior project managers, gaining valuable hands-on experience in stakeholder collaboration, process improvement, and project execution. Your role will help streamline workflows and enhance efficiency while providing you opportunities to grow your project management skills and contribute to meaningful initiatives.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Gather and Refine Requirements: Work closely with stakeholders to capture high-level requirements and refine them through ongoing collaboration, ensuring alignment with business needs.
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Support Project Governance: Participate in steering committee meetings as needed, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices.
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Define Business Outcomes and Scope: Clearly document objectives and scope to set up projects for success and ensure alignment with business goals.
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Guide and Support the Team: Lead project teams through planning, execution, and implementation, providing clear direction and support throughout the project lifecycle.
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Develop Work Plans: Create structured work plans for projects, features, and initiatives, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with business priorities.
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Follow Project Management Methodology: Apply BECU’s project management framework to all projects, maintaining consistency and quality in execution.
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Maintain Documentation and Compliance: Ensure all project artifacts meet documentation standards and audit requirements, keeping records accurate and up to date.
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Manage Project Financials: Provide input on budgeting, forecasting, and reconciling actuals against projections, ensuring financial accountability.
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Coordinate Resource Planning: Organize and communicate project resource needs, including internal teams and external partners.
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Collaborate Across Teams: Work with various departments to align efforts, coordinate dependencies, and ensure projects move forward without roadblocks.
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Identify and Resolve Challenges: Proactively identify obstacles, solve problems creatively, and remove barriers to keep projects on track.
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Facilitate Communication and Coordination: Manage project communications, schedules, and dependencies, ensuring seamless collaboration among stakeholders.
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Ensure Smooth Implementation: Develop release plans, document go-live activities, and provide ongoing support post-implementation.
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Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance project delivery processes and implement best practices to increase efficiency.
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Seek Growth and Mentorship: Continuously develop your skills by seeking coaching, feedback, and opportunities to take on more responsibilities.
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Deliver Results: Stay focused on timelines, deliverables, and project goals, ensuring successful outcomes for every initiative.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
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A Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment where collaboration fuels success.
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Professional Growth: Gain exposure to enterprise-level project management and mentorship from experienced leaders.
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Impactful Work: Lead initiatives that drive positive change within BECU and make a difference for members.
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Leadership Development: Build your leadership and decision-making skills while managing key projects.
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Innovation & Problem-Solving: Work in a dynamic environment that encourages creative thinking and innovative solutions.
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Recognition & Support: Be part of an organization that values your contributions and supports your professional journey.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
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Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business, Computer Science or equivalent work or educational experience required.
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Knowledge of leading projects or serving in a project management type of role.
JOIN THE JOURNEY
At BECU, your journey as an Enterprise Project Intern will be a foundation for building your career in project management. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, lead key initiatives, and gain hands-on experience driving impactful projects that enhance efficiency and support business objectives. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney
EEO Statement:
BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
What We Do
As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, we are guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” Putting people over profit guides our everyday business decisions. Unlike many financial institutions, we aren’t privately owned. As a cooperative, we are owned by our members. This drives us to do right by the member, and right by each other as coworkers. We display this in our working culture, in our day-to-day choices to ensure both members’ and employees’ needs are met. Imagine what this type of commitment could do for your work satisfaction.
Why Work With Us
We are a team-first culture that ensures every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow. We are diving headfirst into a technology transformation.
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