Intern - State Farm Agent Team Member

State Farm Agent; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Pete Mathison State Farm offers a paid college internship as an Insurance Agency Team Member in New Hyde Park, NY. Part-time hours with flexible scheduling, it provides hands-on experience in customer service, marketing, and office operations.

Gain exposure to CRM and agency workflows while supporting licensed agents and staff. The role emphasizes training, mentorship, and growth toward a licensed, full-time position upon graduation.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Friendly, dependable, and eager to learn
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive with a professional mindset
• Comfortable working independently and in a team
• Interest in business, marketing, customer service, or the insurance industry
• Commitment to doing meaningful work and contributing to agency success

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet customers, and support licensed representatives
• Assist with administrative tasks like document scanning, appointment scheduling, and follow-ups
• Help manage our agency’s social media and online presence
• Support event planning and community engagement initiatives
• Gain exposure to customer relationship management and agency operations
• Work directly with the agent and licensed team to understand how we serve our clients
• Bring energy, creativity, and attention to detail to every task

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Insurance interest

Professional mindset

Education

Pursuing a degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Job Title: Paid College Internship – Insurance Agency Team Member

Location: New Hyde Park, NY

Job Type: Part-Time | Flexible Schedule

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay + Career Growth Potential

Launch Your Career in Insurance – Start with a Paid Internship!

Are you pursuing a degree and looking for meaningful, hands‑on experience in a professional environment? Our State Farm agency internship is more than just a job—it’s a gateway to a rewarding career in the insurance and financial services industry.

We’re looking for motivated, people-oriented individuals who want to build their resume, develop real‑world business skills, and potentially grow into a licensed full-time position within our agency.

What You’ll Do

• Answer phones, greet customers, and support licensed representatives
• Assist with administrative tasks like document scanning, appointment scheduling, and follow‑ups
• Help manage our agency’s social media and online presence
• Support event planning and community engagement initiatives
• Gain exposure to customer relationship management and agency operations
• Work directly with the agent and licensed team to understand how we serve our clients
• Bring energy, creativity, and attention to detail to every task

What’s In It For You

• Hourly compensation with flexible part‑time hours that fit your school schedule
• Professional experience in a respected insurance and financial services agency
• Training, mentorship, and skill‑building in customer service, marketing, and office operations
• Opportunities to transition into a full‑time licensed role upon graduation
• Exposure to networking, leadership, and career‑building events
• A positive, supportive, and team‑oriented environment

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Friendly, dependable, and eager to learn
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self‑motivated and proactive with a professional mindset
• Comfortable working independently and in a team
• Interest in business, marketing, customer service, or the insurance industry
• A commitment to doing meaningful work and contributing to agency success

Intern today, build a career tomorrow! Apply now to take your first step toward a full‑time opportunity in the insurance industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pete Mathison State Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies.

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour.

Do you want a career and not just a job?

This busy insurance and financial services office has a passion to make a difference in the lives of others and better the community. We attribute our success to having a fun, energetic environment that is an enjoyable place to work. We want to work alongside those who are equally committed to excellence and personal achievement. We take pride in using our years of valuable experience to mentor individual team members and prepare them for successful careers. If you're willing to work hard and you expect to get results from yourself and those around you, we want to meet you and talk about the opportunity we have for you.

About Our Agency

• Our office is located in New Hyde Park, NY.
• I am a second generation State Farm agent.
• We currently have 8 team members at our agency.
• We have 140 years of combined insurance experience in our office.
• Our agency has received awards including: Chairman’s Circle, Ambassador Travel, Legion of Honor, Senior Vice President’s Club, and Golden Triangle

Apply now and let us put you on the path to success.

State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents’ employees are not employees of State Farm. Agents are responsible for and make all employment decisions regarding their employees.