2027 Summer Product Owner Intern

Woodmenlife; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern cohort

Mentorship

Volunteer events

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

WoodmenLife in Omaha, Nebraska, offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program designed to expose interns to Business Technology and Strategic Initiatives, with mentorship and real-world projects in the insurance industry. As a Product Owner Intern, you will join an Agile team, help define and prioritize user stories, collaborate with leaders, and present a capstone on your internship experience.

The program emphasizes mentorship, community impact, and a hybrid work environment with professional

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior or senior in college with GPA 3.5 or higher.
• Able to work 38.75 hours per week.
• Area of study in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems or related fields.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to apply STAR interviewing approach.
• Interest in Agile and product ownership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative functions supporting planning, execution and evaluation of projects.
• Serve as business owner or customer proxy to define and prioritize user stories in the backlog.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure backlog items reflect business needs and deliver value to end users.
• Translate product features and user requirements into actionable stories.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Agile mindset

S.T.A.R. interview approach

Education

Business Administration or related field

Project Management

Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Product Owner Intern – Summer 2027

WoodmenLife is looking for a Product Owner Intern to join our team!

Ready to make an impact this summer? In this role, you will assist with a variety of administrative functions by providing support that will help the Business Technology and Strategic Initiatives divisions meet daily objectives. Accomplished through exposure to the planning, execution and evaluation stages of various work projects and initiatives, to gain workplace experience in the insurance industry.

Our 10-week Summer Internship Program strives to foster a dynamic and innovative work environment by integrating interns who bring fresh perspectives and skills to our organization, contribute to value added work, and enhance our talent pipeline. We are committed to supporting our interns with real world experience and mentorship to help prepare them for meaningful careers to make a positive impact in their communities.

WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha with over 135 years of service. As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you’re joining others who share your commitment to family, community and country. Through WoodmenLife, you’ll have opportunities to give back locally and honor those who make an impact. As a not-for-profit life insurance company, we’ve been helping to protect the financial future of families, making a difference in hometowns across America since 1890. We offer a variety of benefits ranging from health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance and much more.

We are looking for someone to:

• Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization by meeting weekly with the Internship Cohort, collectively with Executive Leadership, and one-on-one with leaders at the division level.
• Summarize and present capstone presentation of the internship experience including project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.
• Serve as a key member of the Agile team, acting as the business owner or customer proxy to define and prioritize user stories in the team backlog.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure backlog items reflect business needs and deliver maximum value to end users.
• Take a leading role in ensuring that user stories meet the Definition of Done and align with strategic objectives.
• Act as a liaison between the development team and business units to translate product features and user requirements into actionable stories.
• Apply strong analytical and logical thinking to break down larger epics into smaller, valuable stories that can be delivered within Agile iterations.
• Create clear, concise, and testable user stories that are independent, negotiable, valuable, estimable, small, and testable (INVEST criteria).
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to deliver high-quality software in a collaborative environment.

We Need Someone Who Has:

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college with area of study in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems or related fields
• Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA
• Ability to work 38.75 hours per week
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively while working collaboratively.
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
• Passion for making an impact in local communities
• Communicated Effectively: Clearly and promptly shares information with others, actively listens for understanding, and delivers concise verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Decision Quality:Makes sound decisions by applying critical thinking, evaluating available information, and anticipating outcomes to identify effective solutions and drive results.
• Innovation:Generates and shares creative ideas, embraces new perspectives and approaches, and proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes, products, or outcomes.

What We Offer:

• Engaging activities and skill development with an intern cohort
• Real world experience and mentorship to prepare you for a meaningful career
• Paid Volunteer events to make an impact in your community
• A flexible and hybrid work environment - WoodmenLife’s Home Office closes at noon on Fridays

If you're ready to grow, contribute, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. More information about our benefits can be found at https://www.woodmenlife.org/careers/home-office/benefits/.

As part of WoodmenLife’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (when required for position), fingerprint check (when required for position), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.

WoodmenLife is welcoming to all regardless of background and beliefs. WoodmenLife respects every associate’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.

Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an equal opportunity employer.