Employee Benefits Advocacy Intern

Job details:

Location: Carmel, Indiana (Onsite)
Internship Dates: Summer 2024 (May–August)
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Compensation: Competitively Paid

Role Overview:

Join the MJ Insurance Employee Benefits Advocacy team for a dynamic internship experience focused on meaningful contributions, professional growth, and industry exposure. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are curious, motivated, and eager to make a real impact. Interns will gain firsthand insight into the inner workings of the Employee Benefits (EB) department through hands-on projects, cross-functional collaboration, client interaction, and team engagement.

Key Responsibilities

TEAM & DEPARTMENT EXPOSURE

• Gain an overview of how Client Executives, Client Managers, and Client Advocates work together
• Learn the client lifecycle for both Employee Benefits (EB) and Property & Casualty (P&C)
• Attend Client Experience team meetings, EB department meetings, and team trainings
• Spend time with Analytics, Population Health & Wellness, and Communications & Engagement to understand how their roles fit in the overall client deliverable.

CLIENT & PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Attend client meetings to observe the Client Executive role and delivery of strategic recommendations
• Participate in Client Advocate training to understand day-to-day responsibilities
• Work on at least one main project during the internship
• Assist with miscellaneous department tasks and deliverables

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Network with insurance professionals through various team events
• Present a capstone project at the end of the internship
• Learn about the full scope of the EB department including CE, AM, Producers, Analytics, Total Rewards, and Population Health

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Health/Wellness, Risk Management & Insurance, Business, or a related field
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and research abilities
• Detail-oriented and customer service focused
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment