Intern - IT Project Management

The Nassau Companies of New York; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Nassau Financial Group offers a 10-week summer internship in our Hartford, CT office designed to prepare college students for careers in insurance and asset management through hands-on IT project management work.

You will work with experienced project managers to plan, coordinate, monitor, and report on IT and business projects, while gaining exposure to the SDLC, audit controls, and project closeout activities. This role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and detailed reporting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree which aligns with Project Management.
• Demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills when interacting with all levels of Nassau management and external partners and suppliers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, working as a member of a team and independently.
• Self-starter that is not afraid to ask questions.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments/responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop detailed reports and/or statuses.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, and recommend next steps.
• Ability to use various applications/software (ie Microsoft Office Suite Apps).
• Knowledge of JIRA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, monitor, and report on IT and business projects.
• Assist with defining requirements and developing test plans.
• Maintain project documentation and provide progress updates.
• Support adherence to the SDLC, audit controls, and project closeout activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align plans with business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree aligned with Project Management

Tools

JIRA

MS Office

Job description

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

Job Summary

Nassau’s 10-week, summer internship program in our Hartford, CT office prepares college students for careers on the cutting edge of insurance and asset management. This is an opportunity to learn more about a specific field or functional area within information technology while gaining valuable hands-on work experience. The program allows Nassau to build relationships with the top talent of the future.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Join our team for an engaging, hands-on technology project management internship focused on partnering with the business to deliver meaningful value. Working alongside experienced project managers, you will contribute to active and emerging initiatives while gaining exposure to every stage of the project life cycle. You will build practical skills by helping plan, coordinate, monitor, and report on IT and business projects. In collaboration with stakeholders, you will support project plans and objectives, assess needs, define requirements, develop and execute test plans, maintain documentation, and share clear written and verbal progress updates. Discover how effective project management techniques and best practices help IT teams deliver successful outcomes. You will be introduced to the PM Checklist, the software development life cycle (SDLC), audit controls, and project closeout activities for which project managers are responsible or accountable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree which aligns with Project Management Demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills when interacting with all levels of Nassau management and external partners and suppliers. Ability to collaborate effectively, working as a member of a team and independently Self-starter that is not afraid to ask questions Highly organized and detail-oriented Ability to manage multiple assignments/responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Ability to develop detailed reports and/or statuses Ability to assess situations, solve problems, and recommend next steps Ability to use various applications/software (ie Microsoft Office Suite Apps). Knowledge of JIRA is preferred

Position will be in Hartford CT office

Compensation Nassau maintains a holistic compensation philosophy focused on competitive base salaries, performance driven incentives, and unique professional development opportunities. The combination of compensation, benefits, and an entrepreneurial culture along with related experiences is key to recruiting and retaining talent. Our compensation system is designed to reward performance, support development and job growth, and compensate individuals relative to their contribution to our organization. The base pay for this role is: $23/hr Visit our Careers page and apply online at http://www.nfg.com/. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Nassau Financial Group is a growth focused and digitally enabled financial services company with a fully integrated platform across insurance and asset management. Nassau was founded in 2015 and has grown to $1.6 billion in total adjusted capital, $24.8 billion in assets under management, and 350,000+ policies and contracts as of June 30, 2026. As part of a young and growing financial services enterprise, our employees are tapping into a new entrepreneurial spirit while they build on a long track record of putting customers first, understanding the evolving income and protection needs, and developing quality products to meet those needs.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Nassau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Our people are our most valuable assets. We create opportunities for rewarding careers and continuous learning. Core to our founding principles, we embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and encourage diverse thinking. Join our organization and experience a culture that fosters innovation, extreme ownership, and collaboration to drive results.