Purpose Intern - Summer 2027

IMA Financial Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus

Stock Purchase

Medical Plans

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Holidays

LifeBalance PTO

Job summary

IMA Financial Group in Denver offers a 2027 summer internship on the Client Experience team focused on CSR, the IMA Foundation, and community initiatives. The program combines hands-on department projects with company culture immersion and senior leader networking.

Interns will engage in learning programs and real-world projects, with a 4-days in office and 1 day working from home. Cohorts begin June 1 or June 15 and run ten weeks, with preference for graduates near the program end date.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree related to CSR, communications, or general business.
• Interest in volunteering, program management and event planning.
• Graduating Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028.
• Previous work or internship in a professional services or similar environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of IMA Foundation activities: matching gifts, dollars for doers, board meetings.
• Assist in organizing IMA Foundation events (URL provided in the ad).
• Support CSR/Foundation team and market leadership to identify partnerships with community organizations.
• Roll-out of the new IMA Foundation signature program TBD.
• Exercise independent critical thinking to complete tasks with minimal instruction.
• Gain exposure to core CSR strategies and operations of a corporate foundation.
• Represent the team at community and board meetings.

Skills

Volunteer experience

Program management

Event planning

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree

Job description

What You'll Do:

Interns at IMA are a big deal! We understand how significant your decision on where to spend an internship is and what a positive experience can do to catapult your career. The best experiences provide true immersion in a company’s culture, access to and networking with senior leaders and industry experts, opportunities to apply what you learn through real work that drives real results, and a fun and engaging cohort to share the experience with!

With this in mind, we’ve crafted our program to allow you to engage directly in our values driven culture through company, department, and cohort events, all while being challenged with a blend of learning programs, informative networking sessions with IMA associates, and opportunities to engage in department specific work projects that have real world impact for our clients, our business, and our associates.

As an intern, your time will be divided between a core program shared with the entire cohort and specialized work, projects, and programming tailored to the department you join. This role is specific to IMA’s Purpose team and the IMA Foundation, including IMA’s overall corporate social responsibility initiative, employee engagement, community relations, sustainability, grantmaking and the things that drive IMA’s Purpose.

The Client Experience team is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for an intern in our 2027 summer program! This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience at the Denver office, with a flexible schedule of 4 days in office and 1 working from home. You are also invited to work in-office five days a week if you prefer. *Please note the cohorts available for this role begin either June 1 or June 15th and run 10 weeks.

Daily responsibilities will include:

• Support administration of IMA Foundation activities:
• matching gifts
• dollars for doers
• Board meetings
• Assist in the organization of IMA Foundation events, (http://www.imacorp.com/foundation-events) specifically Party on the Plaza.
• Support CSR/Foundation team and market leadership to identify and build partnerships with key community organizations.
• Assist in the roll‑out of the new IMA Foundation signature program TBD.
• Exercise independent critical thinking to complete tasks with minimal instruction, determining appropriate next steps and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Gain exposure to core CSR strategies and operations of a corporate foundation.
• Represent the team at community and board meetings, building foundational knowledge of CSR and Foundation best practices.

We’re proud of the success many of our former interns have had when they’ve pursued careers as IMA associates’ post‑graduation and see our internship program as a key talent pipeline. Because of this, preference is given to students closer to graduation, who demonstrate a curiosity about future employment within our industry.

You Should Have:

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in a program related to one of our host departments (Corporate social responsibility, communications, general business)
• Interest in volunteering, program management and event planning.
• Students anticipated to graduate in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028
• Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to problem‑solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions

Benefits:

This internship is designed as a learning and development opportunity and does not include participation in the medical, dental, and vision insurance, and any other benefits program that are provided solely to regular full‑time associates. You will, however, enjoy IMA paid holidays and five days of LifeBalance PTO during your internship. The LifeBalance PTO is inclusive of vacation, sick time or personal time.

Compensation:

This position is classified as nonexempt and is paid on an hourly basis. The hourly pay range for IMA interns is 18.00 to 22.00 dollars and is determined by your expected graduating year. You will be paid for all hours worked and will be eligible for overtime in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

The anticipated posting timeline for this opportunity is 11/2/2026 - 12/2/2026

Salary Range $18 — $22 USD
Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost‑effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Stock Purchase
• Medical Plans
• Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Family Assistance Program
• FSA
• HSA
• Pre‑Tax Parking Plan
• 401(k)
• Life/AD&D
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Business Travel Accident
• Identity Theft
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Options
• Paid Holidays
• Sabbatical
• Gift Matching
• Well-Being Stipend
• Personal and Professional Development

*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.

Why Join IMA?

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry

• Business Insurance Magazine – Best Places to Work in Insurance
• US Insurance Awards – Community Outreach Project of the Year
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Citizen Awards – Best Corporate Steward finalist
• Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces
• Inc. 5000 – List of Fastest Growing Companies
• Alaska Journal of Commerce – Best Workplaces in Alaska
• Charlotte Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
• Connecticut Top Workplaces
• Dallas Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Denver Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Denver Business Journal – Fast 50
• Kansas City Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Los Angeles Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Puget Sound Business Journal – Washington’s Best Workplaces
• Tampa Bay Times – Best Workplaces
• The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces
• Utah Business – Best Places to Work
• Wichita Business Journal – Best Places to Work

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.