Fraternal Intern

Modern Woodmen of America; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site office with river view

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Mentor support

Job summary

Modern Woodmen of America offers a Fraternal Intern program in Rock Island, IL, focusing on strategy, communications, events, and member engagement. You’ll support projects strengthening communities and improving member experiences while gaining practical skills in a collaborative setting.

The internship runs 11 weeks (37.5 hours/week), onsite, with a mentor and exposure to real-life financial services topics. Pay is $20/hour, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (3rd or 4th year).
• Strong data analysis, customer experience/service, volunteer engagement, project management, communications, or research skills.
• Curious, adaptable, detail‑oriented, and passionate about serving others.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support chapter setup and transition activities related to the new chapter model.
• Help validate new processes and workflows, identifying opportunities to improve training, communications, and program implementation.
• Compile, organize, and analyze survey and participant feedback data to identify trends, best practices, and actionable insights.
• Assist with large‑scale event planning and coordination.
• Collect member stories, testimonials, and impact narratives that highlight the value and impact of fraternal.
• Support fraternal strategy and change management initiatives through research, project support, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Data analysis

Customer service

Volunteer engagement

Project management

Communications

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/communications/data analytics/marketing/training/development/hospitality/nonprofit management

Job description

Make a meaningful impact this summer while gaining hands‑on experience in strategy, communication, events, and member engagement. As a Fraternal Intern at Modern Woodmen, you’ll support projects that help strengthen communities, improve member experiences, and bring our fraternal mission to life while building practical skills in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

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

• Support chapter setup and transition activities related to the new chapter model.
• Help validate new processes and workflows, identifying opportunities to improve training, communications, and program implementation.
• Compile, organize, and analyze survey and participant feedback data to identify trends, best practices, and actionable insights.
• Assist with large‑scale event planning and coordination.
• Collect member stories, testimonials, and impact narratives that highlight the value and impact of fraternal.
• Support fraternal strategy and change management initiatives through research, project support, and cross‑functional collaboration.

What We Need

• Third- or fourth-year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, communications, data analytics, marketing, training/development, hospitality, nonprofit management, or another related field.
• Strengths in managing and analyzing data, customer experience/service, volunteer engagement, project management, communications, research, or similar areas.
• Curious, adaptable, detail‑oriented, and passionate about serving others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

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.
• Internship Benefits:
  • 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.