2027 Summer Scrum Master Intern

Socket.dev; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging activities and skill develop‑

Real world experience and mentorship

Paid Volunteer events to make an in‑p

A flexible and hybrid work environment

Job summary

WoodmenLife in Omaha is seeking a Scrum Master Intern for Summer 2027. You will join an Agile team, facilitate ceremonies, and help the group plan, track progress, and continuously improve.

This 10-week internship offers real-world experience, mentorship, and exposure to leadership across the Business Technology division. You'll partner with Product Owners, work with Azure DevOps and Microsoft 365, and participate in PI Planning and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• 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
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Aptitude to learn Agile tools that support metrics and tracking iterative development (ADO, VSTS, Jira)
• The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service
• Passion for making an impact in local communities
• Familiarity with Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Basic knowledge of Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, predictability, delivery cadence) and their role in team performance
• Collaboration: Actively supports others and builds strong relationships by embracing teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives, and exchanging constructive feedback to achieve shared success
• 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
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience by embracing challenges, learning from experience, and supporting change to continuously grow and improve

Responsibilities

• 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 intern team through the Scrum Master role
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives to support team collaboration and delivery
• Participate in Scaled Agile activities such as PI Planning and cross-team coordination, representing the team in broader planning sessions
• Support the team in identifying and resolving impediments, managing dependencies, and maintaining a healthy, prioritized backlog in partnership with Product Owners
• Coach team members on Agile principles, tools, and best practices to promote self-management, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration
• Use team metrics (e.g., quality, cadence, predictability) to identify improvement opportunities and guide the team toward higher performance
• Assist with user story estimation and forecasting to help the team plan and deliver work effectively
• Actively seek mentorship and participate in learning communities to grow knowledge of Lean-Agile techniques and Scrum Master responsibilities
• Communicate progress, challenges, and risks to leadership and support the team in using Agile tools such as Azure DevOps and Microsoft 365

Job description

Scrum Master Intern – Summer 2027

WoodmenLife is looking for a Scrum Master 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 division 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 intern team through the Scrum Master role.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives to support team collaboration and delivery.
• Participate in Scaled Agile activities such as PI Planning and cross-team coordination, representing the team in broader planning sessions.
• Support the team in identifying and resolving impediments, managing dependencies, and maintaining a healthy, prioritized backlog in partnership with Product Owners.
• Coach team members on Agile principles, tools, and best practices to promote self-management, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration.
• Use team metrics (e.g., quality, cadence, predictability) to identify improvement opportunities and guide the team toward higher performance.
• Assist with user story estimation and forecasting to help the team plan and deliver work effectively.
• Actively seek mentorship and participate in learning communities to grow knowledge of Lean-Agile techniques and Scrum Master responsibilities.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and risks to leadership and support the team in using Agile tools such as Azure DevOps and Microsoft 365.

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
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Aptitude to learn Agile tools that support metrics and tracking iterative development (ADO, VSTS, Jira).
• The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
• Passion for making an impact in local communities
• Familiarity with Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Basic knowledge of Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, predictability, delivery cadence) and their role in team performance.
• Collaboration: Actively supports others and builds strong relationships by embracing teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives, and exchanging constructive feedback to achieve shared success.
• 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.
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience by embracing challenges, learning from experience, and supporting change to continuously grow and improve.

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

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.