2025 Public Affairs & Social Impact Internship

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Public Affairs and Social Impact Intern!

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.

The Symetra Public Affairs and Social Impact internship exposes candidates to the intersection of external affairs, public policy, and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in public policy and mission-driven work, along with a commitment to community engagement and impact. Participants will assist with all aspects of the Public Affairs (PA) and Social Impact (SI) department, including external engagement, event help, and project support; availability may be needed for in-person as well as virtual tasks.

Symetra's Internship Program for Summer 2025 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, tracking 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 tracking and summarizing meetings and events with federal, state, and local policymakers
• Support Community Relations with employee and community 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.

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
  
  

What We Offer You

Fully remote internship. We ship you the equipment you need to enjoy work from the comfort of home.

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 and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we’re guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they’re buying, and we design products—and operate our company—to stand the test of time. We’re committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers