Symetra
At Symetra, we ‘re focused on building solutions which can help people gain financial freedom. We are disrupting the Insurance industry. Symetra SwiftTerm won a 2021 Gartner Eye on Innovation Award for Financial Services and a 2022 Celent Model Insurer Award. We’re creating new products to redefine the industry, and we invite you to join us in the adventure! This is a unique opportunity to join our team empowered to delight our customers, grow ourselves, boldly perform and transform, and build bridges to new markets.
About The Program
At Symetra, we share a deep commitment in bringing value to underserved communities and people and helping them take steps toward financial freedom. That’s our way of describing people that can be and to do what they value. Our interns work on real, meaningful projects that contribute toward our goal, and are an important part of our Symetra community.
Symetra’s Internship Program for Summer 2023 is entirely remote – all interns will learn and work in a virtual setting. The internship duration is 12 weeks.
Your Responsibilities May Include
- Conducting research, summarizing legislation, track current events, and writing policy briefs
- Watching government and community webinars and hearings, synthesizing key points, and circulating notes internally
- Assist team members during conferences and meetings, including the tracking and summarizing meetings and events with federal, state, and local policymakers
- Support Community Relations with employee engagement events to support nonprofits or support sports partnerships
- Draft community event invitations and coordinate participant responses
You will leave this internship with; effective communications, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, research, and writing skills; and increased knowledge of and experience with corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
What We Offer You
Fully remote internship. We ship you the equipment you need to enjoy work from the comfort of home.
What Our Interns Have To Say
- “I could not have asked for a better company culture and group of people for my first internship.” – 2021 Intern
- “Overall, the program was run extremely well, especially for it being done virtually. I would highly recommend this program to people looking for an internship.” – 2021 Intern
- “My experience with the Symetra Internship program was amazing! Not only did I have tons of opportunity for my own learning and growth, but I felt fully supported and encouraged along the way.” – 2021 Intern
Compensation
Salary Range: $20.00 – $24.00 hourly
Your Education, Experience And Skills
- A rising junior or senior student seeking a degree from an accredited higher education program
- Demonstrated interest in public policy, government relations, public relations, community relations, communication(s), corporate responsibility, or public affairs
- Preference for students with leadership experiences such as volunteering or helping others
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willingness and ability to collaborate and adapt in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment
- Knowledge and interest in public policy, current events and government, community stakeholder engagement
- Ability to represent Symetra at external events
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual conferencing
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Research and analytical skills
- Commitment to equity and diversity
- Self-motivated and open to new learning opportunities
Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we embrace and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and creates a stronger, more innovative company. Learn more here.
In a complex industry, we strive for clarity.
Symetra is a dynamic and growing financial services company with 60 years of experience and customers nationwide. In our daily work delivering retirement, employee benefits, and life insurance products, we’re guided by the principles of VALUE, TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY. That means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and honestly so people understand what they’re getting, and we build products that stand the test of time. We work hard and do what’s right for our customers, communities, and employees. Join our team and share in our success as we work toward becoming the next national player in our industry.
Learn more about our careers at www.symetra.com/careers
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