2027 Public Affairs and Social Impact Spring Internship

Symetra; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Symetra is offering a fully remote Public Affairs Internship designed to expose you to external affairs, public policy, and community engagement. You will work on projects within Public Affairs, Community Relations, and Social Impact, including events and grant processes.

The program targets rising juniors or seniors with strong communication skills and a passion for public policy, ready to contribute to CSR initiatives while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior in an accredited degree program.
• Demonstrated interest in public policy, government or public affairs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to attend events in-person in the Greater Seattle area.
• Knowledge of public policy and current events.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with community relations events and nonprofit partnerships.
• Administering grant process for Symetra Empowers Communities, reviewing grants and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Drafting community event invitations and coordinating participant responses.
• Watching webinars and hearings, synthesizing key points and circulating notes internally.
• Assisting team members during conferences and meetings with policymakers; tracking and summarizing events.
• Conducting research, summarizing legislation, tracking current events, and writing policy briefs.

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Community relations

Corporate responsibility

Public affairs

Education

Undergraduate status

Job description

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Public Affairs 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 doing 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 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 social justice and community engagement. This is a part-time internship requiring approximately 15 hours per week throughout the spring semester. Participants will assist with projects within the Public Affairs, Community Relations and Social Impact portfolios, including external engagement, event help, and project support; availability is needed in-person as well as virtual tasks.

Your responsibilities may include

• Helping Community Relations with employee engagement events to support nonprofits or support sports partnerships
• Assisting with administering the grant process for Symetra Empowers Communities, the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, including grant application review, tracking, coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drafting community event invitations and coordinating participant responses
• Watching government and community webinars and hearings, synthesizing key points and circulating notesinternally
• Assisting team members during conferences and meetings, including tracking and summarizing meetings and events with federal, state, and local policymakers
• Conducting research, summarizing legislation, tracking current events, and writing policy briefs

You will leave this internship with effective communications, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, research, and writing skills; and increased knowledge of and experience with CSR initiatives.

What we offer you

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

Required 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, community relations, 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 curiosity about public policy, current events and government affairs, political science, community stakeholder engagement
• Ability to attend events in-person in the Greater Seattle and Bellevue area

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 perspective, 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.

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.

Please review Symetra’s Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees’ internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC’s definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you’ll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra’s standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered