Benefits Advocacy Intern

Themjcos; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Themjcos in Phoenix, AZ offers an Employee Benefits Advocacy Intern role for Summer 2026. This onsite internship provides hands-on experience in the EB department, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to client engagement.

You will participate in trainings, attend meetings, and contribute to a capstone project by summer's end. The program emphasizes curiosity, motivation, and a drive to make a real impact within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field (HR, health/wellness, risk management & insurance, business).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and research abilities.
• Detail-oriented and customer service focused.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Observe and learn how EB team operates with Client Executives, Managers, and Advocates.
• Participate in EB and P&C client lifecycle exposure and team trainings.
• Attend client meetings to observe delivery of strategic recommendations.
• Work on at least one main project and assist with department deliverables.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Research abilities

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Human Resources / Health & Wellness / Risk Management & Insurance / Business

Job description

Employee Benefits Advocacy Intern

Job details:

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Onsite)
Internship Dates: Summer 2026 (May–August)
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Role Overview:

Join the MJ Insurance Employee Benefits Advocacy team for a dynamic internship experience focused on meaningful contributions, professional growth, and industry exposure. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are curious, motivated, and eager to make a real impact. Interns will gain firsthand insight into the inner workings of the Employee Benefits (EB) department through hands‑on projects, cross‑functional collaboration, client interaction, and team engagement.

Key Responsibilities

TEAM & DEPARTMENT EXPOSURE

• Gain an overview of how Client Executives, Client Managers, and Client Advocates work together
• Learn the client lifecycle for both Employee Benefits (EB) and Property & Casualty (P&C)
• Attend Client Experience team meetings, EB department meetings, and team trainings
• Spend time with Analytics, Population Health & Wellness, and Communications & Engagement to understand how their roles fit in the overall client deliverable.

CLIENT & PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Attend client meetings to observe the Client Executive role and delivery of strategic recommendations
• Participate in Client Advocate training to understand day‑to‑day responsibilities
• Work on at least one main project during the internship
• Assist with miscellaneous department tasks and deliverables

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Network with insurance professionals through various team events
• Present a capstone project at the end of the internship
• Learn about the full scope of the EB department including CE, AM, Producers, Analytics, Total Rewards, and Population Health

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Health/Wellness, Risk Management & Insurance, Business, or a related field
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and research abilities
• Detail-oriented and customer service focused
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment