IT Intern - Summer 2027

Federated Mutual Insurance Company; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension and 401(k)

Job summary

Federated Insurance in Minnesota is offering a full-time summer internship beginning June 7, 2027 and ending August 18, 2027. You will work on tasks across the Project Life Cycle, including writing programs, testing, and project documentation, while collaborating daily with team members and benefiting from coaching and feedback.

The internship targets juniors or seniors pursuing a four-year degree in computer science, MIS, programming, or related tech.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior student pursuing a four-year degree in computer science, MIS, programming, engineering, or related technology field
• Be on track to graduate Fall 2027 or Spring 2028
• Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.5
• Demonstrate leadership, involvement outside the classroom, and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate applied technical knowledge through coursework, projects, internships, or work experience
• Maintain the confidentiality of business and personnel information

Responsibilities

• Assist with phases of the Project Life Cycle and write programs to meet requirements
• Produce project documentation and participate in education sessions
• Collaborate with team members daily and receive coaching and feedback

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Four-year degree in computer science

Four-year degree in MIS / programming / engineering

Job description

Who is Federated Insurance?

At Federated Insurance, we do life-changing work, focused on our clients’ success. For our employees, we provide tremendous opportunities for growth. Over 95% of them believe our company has an outstanding future. We make lives better, and we’re looking for employees who want to make a difference in others’ lives, all while enhancing their own.Federated’s culture is grounded in our Four Cornerstones: Equity, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect. We strive to create a work environment that embodies our core principles and values. We value and respect individual differences, and we leverage those differences to achieve better results and outcomes for our clients, employees, and communities. Our top priority in recruitment and development of our next generation is to ensure we align ourselves with truly exceptional people who share these values.

What Will You Do?

Internships are a great way to hone your skills in a professional setting. You’ll be exposed to a variety of tasks related to the main phases of the Project Life Cycle which may include writing programs that satisfy requirements, conducting unit, system, regression and acceptance testing; producing project documentation, participating in education sessions, and working with others on progress and issues related to your assigned work. You’ll collaborate with team members daily. Your colleagues want you to learn and succeed, and you’ll benefit from their coaching and feedback. Even better, your contributions will be valued and rewarded – as you will be an important member of our team. This is a full-time summer internship starting on June 7, 2027 and ending on August 18, 2027.

Qualifications Needed:

• A junior or senior student pursuing a four-year degree in computer science, management information systems, programming, engineering, or a related technology field
• Be on track to graduate in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028
• Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.5
• Demonstrate leadership, involvement outside the classroom, and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate applied technical knowledge through coursework, projects, internships, or work experience
• Maintain the confidentiality of business and personnel information

Starting pay is $28/hour.

What We Offer

We offer a wide variety of ways to support you as a whole, both professionally and personally. Our commitment to your growth includes opportunities for internal mobility and career development paths, inspiring excellence in performance and ensuring your professional journey thrives. Additionally, we offer exceptional benefits to nurture your personal life. We understand the importance of health and financial security, offering encompassing competitive compensation, enticing bonus programs, cost-effective health insurance, and robust pension and 401(k) offerings. To encourage community engagement, we provide paid volunteer time and offer opportunities for gift matching. Discover more about Federated and our comprehensive benefits package: Federated Benefits You.

Employment Practices

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Federated will not sponsor candidates for employment visa status, such as an H1-B visa. Federated does not interview or hire students or recent graduates with J-1 or F-1 visas or similar temporary work authorization.

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