Public Affairs Intern - Remote Policy & Community Impact

Symetra Financial Corporation; United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Symetra Financial Corporation offers a fully remote Public Affairs Internship designed to engage students in public policy, government relations, and community relations. You will contribute to external engagement, events, and CSR initiatives while developing policy analysis and communication skills from experienced mentors.

The program emphasizes leadership experience, collaboration, and interest in social impact, with opportunities to attend events and support grant processes through Symetra

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior seeking a degree from an accredited higher education program.
• Demonstrated interest in public policy, government relations, community relations, corporate responsibility or public affairs.
• Preference for students with leadership experiences such as volunteering or helping others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment.
• Knowledge and curiosity about public policy, current events and government affairs.
• Ability to attend events in-person in the Greater Seattle and Bellevue area.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research, summarizing legislation, tracking current events, and writing policy briefs.
• Watching government and community webinars and hearings, synthesizing key points and circulating notes internally.
• Assisting team members during conferences and meetings, including tracking and summarizing meetings and events with federal, state, and local policymakers.
• Helping Community Relations with employee engagement events to support nonprofits or support sports partnerships.
• Drafting community event invitations and coordinating participant responses.
• Assisting with administering the grant process for Symetra Empowers Communities, the CSR initiative.

Skills

Public policy interest

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Research and writing

Policy analysis

Education

Pursuing degree in accredited program

Job description

Symetra Financial Corporation offers a fully remote Public Affairs Internship designed to engage students in public policy, government relations, and community relations. You will contribute to external engagement, events, and CSR initiatives while developing policy analysis and communication skills from experienced mentors.

The program emphasizes leadership experience, collaboration, and interest in social impact, with opportunities to attend events and support grant processes through Symetra