Agency Product Intern

Home Office Careers; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship program information: Summer

Pay: $20/hour

11-week, full-time

On-site office in Rock Island

Flexible start time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Modern Woodmen of America, based in Rock Island, IL, is seeking an Agency Product Intern to support the Agency Products team through product research, reporting, training material development, and process documentation.

This summer internship offers exposure to financial services products, field support, product administration, and cross-functional collaboration, with on-site work and a $20 hourly pay for 11 weeks.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a degree in business, finance, data analytics, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize information, manage details, conduct research, and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Help document product administration processes, system updates, vendor-related workflows, and recurring department procedures.
• Create, update, and review product reports and assist with summarizing results for Home Office staff, Field management, and Field representatives.
• Assist with data organization, spreadsheet updates, and report preparation using Microsoft Excel and other department tools.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-functional discussions to learn how products are developed, maintained, and supported.
• Build professional relationships with Home Office staff and gain exposure to Field support, product administration, and business operations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Curiosity and initiative

Education

Pursuing degree in business/finance/data analytics/communications/marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Rock Island, IL
Rock Island, IL 61201, USA

Description

Agency Product Intern

The Agency Product Intern at Modern Woodmen of America will support the Agency Products team through product research, reporting, training material development, and process documentation. This summer internship offers exposure to financial services products, field support, product administration, and cross-functional collaboration.

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with assets over $18 billion. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Help document product administration processes, system updates, vendor-related workflows, and recurring department procedures.
• Create, update, and review product reports and assist with summarizing results for Home Office staff, Field management, and Field representatives.
• Assist with data organization, spreadsheet updates, and report preparation using Microsoft Excel and other department tools.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-functional discussions to learn how products are developed, maintained, and supported.
• Build professional relationships with Home Office staff and gain exposure to Field support, product administration, and business operations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What we need:

• Student pursuing a degree in business, finance, data analytics, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize information, manage details, conduct research, and work collaboratively. Power BI or data visualization experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn.

What we offer:

• Internship program information: Modern Woodmen’s summer internships are ideal for current college students interested in exploring the financial services industry. The program offers an opportunity for students to gain real-life work experience related to their studies while connecting with a mentor in their field.
• Pay: The hourly pay for this position is $20.00. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time, 11-week office focused summer internship position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Office focused positions work on-site due to the nature of the work and have limited remote days.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883 and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability to our employees, financial representatives, and members
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, flexible start time between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and paid holidays.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It’s home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.

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