While Ethan sees much of his new work as similar to his internship tasks, he’s now beginning to feel “the ownership of more responsibility”. “In this situation, it’s not like you’re an intern with two minutes of experience. You’re a former intern with two years of experience,” he said. 

Ethan’s responsibilities include supporting the content strategy for MountainOne’s social media platforms, helping to organize company events, curating promotional gift items, and whatever else the job may require. 

Ethan also designs the advertisements for the digital MountainOne signpost that travelers can easily see on Main Street in North Adams. 

Ethan participates in weekly meetings with HATCH Agency, the bank’s creative partner. He enjoys contributing new ideas and taking the initiative to implement them, which he credits to MountainOne’s emphasis on employee value. Ethan discussed his role in enhancing MountainOne’s external communications, including product promotions, branding, and community engagement storytelling. “It’s exciting that the work I am doing is impactful and seen externally by customers,” he said. 

As someone who enjoys spending his energy exploring different countries, Ethan is enthusiastic to work in the same region that he grew up in. “MountainOne is close to home, and I enjoy walking into a job that now feels more familiar,” he said. 

Despite his busy new job, Ethan continues to pursue his love for travel. He plans to visit Paris and Amsterdam in late April with his cousin. Maybe a plushie of MountainOne’s “spokesgoat” Mo will tag along.