Summer Business Ops Internship — Cross-Functional Insight

Heffernan Insurance Brokers; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Heffernan Insurance Brokers in Walnut Creek, CA offers a 10-week Business Operations Summer Internship for students exploring HR, IT, Marketing, Finance, or Operations while gaining real-world experience. You will work alongside professionals across corporate functions, contribute to actual projects, and learn how behind-the-scenes processes keep an insurance brokerage running.

The program emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and a final project presentation to Heffernan

Qualifications

• Students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college. Graduating seniors will also be considered.
• Interested in business, corporate operations, HR, IT, marketing, finance, project management, or a related field.
• Curious and eager to learn about different areas of a business.
• Strong communicators with excellent organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with data, technology, or business processes.
• Analytical and/or creative thinkers.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with different teams.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
• Ability to receive coaching and feedback and apply it to improve performance.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional demeanor and behavior aligned with Heffernan Habits.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced professionals in one or more corporate departments.
• Contribute to real business projects and initiatives.
• Learn how corporate functions support the day-to-day operations of an insurance brokerage.
• Gain exposure to cross-functional projects and collaboration.
• Assist with research, data analysis, reporting, and presentations.
• Learn how business processes are developed, managed, and improved.
• Participate in department meetings and team activities.
• Build an understanding of how HR, IT, Marketing, Finance, and Operations work together.
• Participate in professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
• Complete an intern group project and present your work to Heffernan leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Data proficiency

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

GPA 3.0 preferred

Curiosity to learn

Education

College student (sophomore–senior)

GPA 3.0 or higher preferred

Job description

Heffernan Insurance Brokers in Walnut Creek, CA offers a 10-week Business Operations Summer Internship for students exploring HR, IT, Marketing, Finance, or Operations while gaining real-world experience. You will work alongside professionals across corporate functions, contribute to actual projects, and learn how behind-the-scenes processes keep an insurance brokerage running.

The program emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and a final project presentation to Heffernan