Human Resources Intern (Summer 2026)

Human Resources Intern

Schedule:  PART-TIME (20-29 hrs./wk.):  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. with flexibly depending on needs.   

Location: 1150 Basin Park, 1150 Pittsford-Victor Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534 

What does a summer intern at Canandaigua National Bank do?

Our interns experience firsthand what it is like working in the world of financial services. As a summer intern you will work side by side with our team to provide individuals, businesses, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations with access to all the financial services they will ever need. Interns will act as a member of the team for the summer, assisting the department and helping achieve the bank’s goal – of ensuring our community thrives and grows. 

Throughout the summer, interns will have an opportunity to connect with each other, shadow within a branch, network with different departments, and enjoy social events.  The summer culminates in a presentation to their managers and the Executive Team.  

This position is a paid internship/co-op for Summer 2026.  Program begins Tuesday, May 26^th, 2026.

Human Resources Intern

The Human Resource Intern will help the Human Resources and Learning & Development teams move their strategic initiatives forward.  This position will have a focus on Talent Acquisition, HR analytics, and Learning Management System administration. 
This role will help improve the employee experience here at CNC by:  

• Assisting the Talent Acquisition team with recruiting top talent for the bank.
• Collect and analyze HR data metrics, with the goal of presenting in a user-friendly way.
• Supporting administration tasks in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Assisting with building out SharePoint (Intranet) for the HR team.
• Updating organizational charts.
• Developing consistent progressive discipline documentation.
• Assist with Performance Review upgrade design and implementation.
• Assist with internal process and procedures.
• Participating in DEI Recruitment Committee Meetings
• Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances.

What would our ideal candidate look like?

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources or Communications preferred.
• Experience with data analytics strongly desired.
• Possess strong communication skills and organizational skills.
• Desire and comfort interacting with a wide variety of people, both internally and externally.  
• Have an interest in Human Resources and Learning & Development 

What makes working at Canandaigua National Bank different?

There’s no limit to where you CAN go! Our Core Values guide how we serve, lead, and grow alongside our community. By working wholeheartedly, feeling empowered, acting with courage, being authentic, and serving with a noble spirit, WE CAN fortify healthy lives by doing what's right for our customers and the community.

Our goal is to ensure that our bank, employees, and our community thrive and grow, now and for the next 135 years. We're in it for the long haul. What truly sets us apart from other financial institutions is the quality and commitment of our employees. We've assembled a diverse team of people who share a primary focus: providing exceptional service for our customers.

As an organization, we are committed to hiring, training, developing, promoting, and celebrating employees. At Canandaigua National Bank, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and culture.

Canandaigua National Bank remains an independent community bank.  If you want to be a part of something special, join us today!

Compensation - $18-$20 per hour
The actual salary offered within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, level offered, and performance expectations. 

Canandaigua National Corporation and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.