IT Information Management Summer Internship - Short Hills, NJ (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance; Millburn (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Tuition assistance & reimbursement

Health plans

Job summary

Select Selective Insurance invites you to join its Ignite internship in the Information Technology department. This 11-week, full-time summer program will expose you to how IT intersects with insurance, with hands-on assignments, team projects, and exposure to senior leadership.

You will work alongside experienced professionals to gain practical, relevant experience in a hybrid role, based near Short Hills, NJ, within commuting distance. Ideal for CS students seeking real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student majoring in Computer Science or related field.
• Demonstrates passion in Data, Analytics, and AI; interest in learning about insurance industry.
• High School Diploma required; undergrad juniors/seniors with professional-level capability.

Responsibilities

• Support modernization of applications, processes, and infrastructure via cloud-based tech.
• Assist migrating on-premises apps to cloud environments.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools like GitHub Copilot to improve development efficiency.
• Evaluate legacy systems for modernization opportunities.
• Research and recommend technology solutions aligned with business IT objectives.

Skills

Data Analytics AI

Self-motivation

Ownership of work

Interest in insurance industry

Collaborative team player

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate student (juniors/seniors)

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Job description

About Us

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Overview

Calling all college students! Planning to intern during the summer of 2027? Kick-off your career at Selective Insurance by joining our award-winning Ignite internship program!

This is an 11-week, full-time experience that offers a sneak peek how I.T. intersects with insurance. Level up your skills and knowledge by diving into your department of choice. Throughout the program, you'll get a feel for the corporate environment with on-the-job assignments, team projects, exposure to senior leadership & executives, and even a community volunteer day. All of this and more will help you build meaningful relationships throughout the organization.

So, what are you waiting for? Come and make summer 2027 one to remember with Selective!

The Information Technology department is seeking motivated, self-directed individuals to intern on essential teams. Information technology is crucial in insurance companies for optimizing operations, enhancing customer service, and managing data securely, making it an exciting field for computer science students who want to apply their skills in a dynamic and impactful industry. As a summer intern, you will work directly with experienced professionals to gain hands-on, relevant experience. Please note, this is a hybrid position, therefore, applicants must be within commuting distance of our Short Hills, NJ location.

Responsibilities

• Support the modernization of applications, processes, and infrastructure through cloud-based technologies and solutions
• Assist with migrating and promoting on-premises applications and code to cloud environments
• Leverage AI-enabled tools, including GitHub Copilot, to improve development efficiency, code quality, and team productivity
• Evaluate legacy systems and applications to identify opportunities for modernization and process improvement
• Research, analyze, and recommend technology solutions that align with business and IT objective

Qualifications

Knowledge and Requirements

• Must be a current college student majoring in Computer Science or a related field to qualify (rising juniors and seniors, preferred).
• Be someone who takes ownership over work, has the ability to self-motivate and executes on delegated tasks.
• Demonstrates passion in Data, Analytics, and AI
• Demonstrates an interest in learning about the insurance industry.
• College credit can be earned depending on your institution's requirements.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required. Ideal internship candidates will be full-time undergraduate college Juniors or Seniors, with the ability to perform at a professional level.

Total Rewards

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.