Intern-Enterprise Innovation

Value Proposition

Our values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are committed to making a positive impact in our  local communities. We champion a culture of continuous learning, work-life integration, and inclusion. We promote a digitally enabled work environment to continuously enhance the experience of our employees and customers.

Overview

Our Internship Development program is designed to provide Interns with real-world experience in the banking and financial services industry. An internship with Fulton Bank provides opportunities to build essential skills and explore a career path that matches your interests, while gaining valuable insights into the working life at Fulton. In addition, Interns have the opportunity to build their professional network, grow through professional development opportunities, give back to the community, engage with other Fulton Bank Interns, and connect with other employees through our various Employee Resource Groups. Under close supervision with a designated supervisor, an Intern is responsible for observing Corporate policies and procedures to acquire knowledge and build skills while working with a specific department, division, or on a special project. The duration of an internship is dependent on each specific assignment.

A wide range of majors are considered such as: Business Administration, Information Systems, Computers Science, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Operations Managements, Data Analytics, and/or related technical field. Specialty is dependent on the requirements/needs of each internship assignment.

Additional Details:

• Start date: January 2026
• Work Location:
  • Hybrid - remote work and in-office attendance required at Corporate Headquarters (One Penn Square Lancaster, PA 17602)
  • Specific in-office days will be communicated by the supervisor. 
• Work Hours: 20-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. 8:00am – 5:00pm are standard working hours.
  • Supervisor and intern to align on specific schedule that accounts for academic needs.
• Additional Details:
  • This role is part of a temporary internship program that requires residence within Fulton Bank's footprint (PA, NJ, DC, DE, MD or VA)
  • Must be willing to work on-site at specified work location as specified by the supervisor, with advance notice given. 
  • Ideal candidate will be able to continue employment into the summer months and join our summer intern enrichment experience.
  • Relocation package/support is not offered for this position. 

As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Financial Corporation currently or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assists in a wide range of opportunities with tasks in assigned department.
• Performs assigned duties in designated department to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance.
• Completes reports on progress in internship program and gives feedback about program to Manager and Talent Acquisition team. Management feedback must indicate satisfactory progress to remain in Internship Program.
• Intern may also participate in career training/education as needed, as well as, corporate events/initiatives.
• Duration of Internship is dependent on individual assignment, but will not exceed nine (9) months in duration. 

Scope of Work:

As an Enterprise Innovation Intern you will be a valued member of the Innovation and Enterprise Architecture team collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to support Fulton Bank’s innovation initiatives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both applied innovation and technical solution development.

Your work will align with learning objectives that provide practical experience and real-world application of theories learned in your academic program. You will contribute to two primary areas:

Support for the Fulton Innovation Institute – an initiative that connects Fulton Bank with universities and colleges to foster experiential learning, innovation, and talent development.

Development of Proofs of Value and Pilots – working with cloud sandbox environments to build, test, and validate innovative solutions for internal stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities

As an Enterprise Innovation Intern, you may be asked to support a wide range of activities, including:

Innovation Institute Support

• Engage with universities and colleges to promote partnership opportunities
• Coordinate meetings and communications with academic contacts
• Assist in identifying and scoping real-world use cases with internal teams
• Support the facilitation and tracking of legal documentation and agreements
• Partner with Marketing to develop promotional materials and storytelling assets
• Help expand the Institute’s academic and industry partnerships through networking and outreach
• Document project outcomes and contribute to knowledge-sharing across teams
• Assist in dashboard creation/project tracking
• Assist universities and colleges with cloud sandbox environment support for projects 

Technical Innovation & Proofs of Value

• Research emerging technologies and trends to identify actionable opportunities
• Build and test proof-of-concept solutions using cloud sandbox environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• Support infrastructure and tooling used for innovation use cases
• Evaluate technology options and provide recommendations based on findings
• Conduct background research on technology vendors, competitors, and product capabilities
• Participate in training sessions to support project deliverables
• Assist in system design, dashboard creation, and idea/project tracking

Learning Outcomes

Through this internship, you will gain:

• Hands-on experience with emerging technologies and real-world problem solving
• Exposure to enterprise innovation strategy and cross-functional collaboration
• Familiarity with innovative tools and platforms such as generative AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies
• Opportunities to network with professionals, educators, and technologists

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or the Equivalent Experience

• Fulton Bank Interns will be expected to have completed, or are currently enrolled and in the process of completing, a four (4) year college degree from an accredited college/university earning a degree.
• Must have completed a minimum of 15 academic credits/credit hours- equivalent to one semester.
• The following specialty majors and area of study is required based on the needs of the department/project: Business Administration, Information Systems, Computers Science, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Operations Managements, Data Analytics, and/or related technical fields.
• Strong academic performance is required. 

Preferred Education: 

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred.
• Preference will be offered to rising Juniors and Seniors. 

Required Experience: 0-6 months

• 0-6 months previous experience will align to the needs of the assigned department/project. Experience is demonstrated through former employment or co-op, internship, leadership, or community involvement experience.
• Ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills through verbal and written communication, has strong customer service skills, and is a motivated self-starter with drive demonstrating initiative to advance their career.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously, handle and manage a high volume or work, achieve deadlines while producing high quality and accurate products, and work independently and efficiently after instruction has been given.
• Must be able to professionally handle and prepare sensitive and confidential information.
• Technical skills are required with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. 

Preferred Experience:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with or interest in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• Experience in Data Analytics or Programming
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Prior experience in student organizations, innovation labs, or startup environments is a plus
• Comfort with outreach and networking, including cold outreach to potential partners

 Other Duties as Assigned by Manager

This role may perform other job duties as assigned by the manager. Each employee of the Organization, regardless of position, is accountable for reading, understanding and acting on the contents of all Company-assigned and/or job related Compliance Programs, regulations and policies and procedures, as well as ensure that all Compliance Training assignments are completed by established due dates.  This includes but is not limited to, understanding and identifying compliance risks impacting their department(s), ensuring compliance with applicable laws or regulations, and escalating compliance risks to the appropriate level of management.

Pay Transparency

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges on all job postings regardless of state. We set standard salary ranges for our roles based on the position, function, and responsibilities, as benchmarked against similarly sized companies in our industry. Specific compensation offered will be determined based on a combination of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. The salary range may vary based on geographic location.

The hourly rate for this temporary position is $18/hour.

Benefits

Additionally, as part of our Total Rewards program, Fulton Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This includes medical plans with prescription drug coverage; flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen; dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time; disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about your potential eligibility for these programs, please visit Benefits & Wellness | Fulton Bank.

EEO Statement

Fulton Bank (“Fulton”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Fulton will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, covered veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Sponsorship Statement

As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Bank currently or in the future.