2027 Public Affairs Summer Internship

Symetra; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Symetra invites applicants for a Public Affairs Intern role. This fully remote internship exposes you to external affairs, public policy, and community engagement.

You will work on projects across Public Affairs, Community Relations, and Social Impact, including event support and grant processes, gaining experience in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, research, and writing. The program emphasizes inclusion, CSR initiatives, and a commitment to serving underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior student seeking a degree from an accredited program.
• Demonstrated interest in public policy, government relations, community relations, corporate responsibility or public affairs.
• Leadership experiences such as volunteering or helping others are preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment.
• Knowledge and curiosity about public policy, current events and government affairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, summarize legislation, track current events, and write policy briefs.
• Watch government and community webinars and hearings; synthesize key points and circulate notes internally.
• Assist team during conferences and meetings, including tracking and summarizing meetings with policymakers.
• Help Community Relations with employee engagement events supporting nonprofits or partnerships.
• Draft community event invitations and coordinate participant responses.
• Assist with administering the CSR grant process for Symetra Empowers Communities.

Skills

Public policy interest

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration and teamwork

Event attendance capability

Policy research and analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership experience

Education

Pursuing degree from accredited higher education program

Job description

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Public Affairs Intern !About the programAt 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. 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 includeConducting research, summarizing legislation, tracking current events, and writing policy briefsWatching government and community webinars and hearings, synthesizing key points and circulating notes internallyAssisting team members during conferences and meetings, including tracking and summarizing meetings and events with federal, state, and local policymakersHelping Community Relations with employee engagement events to support nonprofits or support sports partnershipsDrafting community event invitations and coordinating participant responsesAssisting 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.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 youFully 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 programDemonstrated interest in public policy, government relations, community relations, corporate responsibility or public affairsPreference for students with leadership experiences such as volunteering or helping othersExcellent written and oral communication skillsWillingness and ability to collaborate and adapt in a fast-paced, solution-driven environmentKnowledge and curiosity about public policy, current events and government affairs, political science, community stakeholder engagementAbility to attend events in-person in the Greater Seattle and Bellevue areaWe empower inclusionAt 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 freedomSymetra 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/careersWork AuthorizationEmployer 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 with a cameras-on culture, reliable internet connectivity is important to how we connect, collaborate, and serve our customers. To support 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 VerificationSymetra 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 processWithdrawal of a job offerTermination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered