Consumer Insights Intern

CCSI CC Services, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Case study competition

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Intern socials and lunches

Volunteer opportunities

Eligibility to make contributions to 4

Paid leave program

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington, IL is offering a summer internship to support research that informs marketing, client experience, and business strategy decisions. You will work with the creative and brand teams to evaluate marketing messages and concepts before launch, helping ensure communications resonate with prospects and meet business goals.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full research cycle, including consulting with internal partners, designing surveys, analyzing data,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Market Research, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Data Analytics or Economics.
• Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027.
• Graduation date August 2027 or beyond.

Responsibilities

• Support research informing marketing, client experience, and business strategy decisions.
• Assist brand teams to evaluate marketing messages and concepts before launch.
• Gain hands-on experience across the full research cycle: surveys, data analysis, reports, and presenting findings.
• Contribute to VOC, secondary research, and other ad-hoc studies.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Marketing / Market Research / Psychology / Sociology / Statistics / Data Analytics / Economics

Job description

About the role

This internship offers the opportunity to conduct research that directly informs marketing, client experience, and business strategy decisions.

You will help the creative and brand teams to evaluate marketing messages and creative concepts before launch, helping ensure communications resonate with prospects and support business objectives.

You will gain hands‑on experience across the full research cycle, including consulting with internal business partners, recommending research approaches, designing surveys, analyzing data, identifying insights, creating reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

You will also have the opportunity contribute to a variety of projects such as Voice of Client (VOC), secondary research, and other ad‑hoc studies.

Application Timeline: We know waiting can be difficult, so we want to set expectations upfront. Our internship recruiting process takes place over several months. Applications open in mid‑September and are reviewed as they are received. HR interviews are expected to begin in mid‑October, followed by interviews with hiring leaders. Depending on the role and applicant volume, hiring decisions and offers may be made anytime from October through January. We appreciate your patience throughout the process and will communicate updates as they become available.

How does this role make an impact?

"Test drive" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth.

Do you have what we’re looking for?

Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Market Research, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics or a related field.

Must be able to work full‑time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027.

The internship may be extended part‑time through fall 2027 and spring 2028.

Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond.

Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business. You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

From the moment you’re hired, we invest in you. We know job satisfaction fuels your contribution, so we offer competitive benefits that help you achieve your professional goals:

• Mentorship program
• Case study competition
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Intern socials and lunches
• Volunteer opportunities
• Eligibility to make contributions to the 401(k) with company match
• Paid leave program

COUNTRY is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and our corporate internship program follows a hybrid schedule. If you're based at our Bloomington, IL corporate office, you'll enjoy a hybrid work schedule - three days in the office and two days working remotely. For roles posted as remote, candidates who live more than 50 miles from Bloomington, IL may qualify for a fully remote arrangement.