Unum Scholar Intern - Chattanooga, TN

Unum; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 33,200 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Join Unum as an intern in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where you'll gain real-world experience in operations, strategy, project management, and stakeholder engagement. This paid internship offers competitive income and opportunities for learning across multiple departments.

Ideal candidates must be enrolled in a 4-year college program, have a GPA of 3.0, and possess strong critical thinking and communication skills. Enjoy benefits like health insurance, a flexible work environment, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a 4-year college degree program or MBA program.
• Preferred 2 years of college coursework completed.
• GPA of 3.0 required in major or overall.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality transactional support to business areas.
• Develop effective partnerships and collaborate with various departments.
• Back up peers and address conflict constructively.

Skills

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Excellent time-management skills

Customer-service focus

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong oral and written communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Active enrollment in an accredited 4-year college or MBA program

Job description

Job Overview

This year-round, paid internship position at Unum focuses on completing assigned work items in a timely manner while ensuring high-quality service to business partners. Interns engage in operations, strategy, project management, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality transactional support to business areas with a focus on productivity, accuracy, and customer service.
• Develop effective partnerships and collaborate with various departments as required.
• Act as a team player—backing up peers, addressing conflict constructively, and giving and receiving feedback.
• Strictly adhere to privacy guidelines and perform other duties as assigned or as opportunities arise.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Real-world experience working for a leader in supplemental insurance and disability-based employee benefits.
• Year-round competitive income while working part-time.
• Learning opportunities across multiple departments and corporate functions.
• Networking with business partners and leaders; participation in social events.
• Eligibility for college credit with faculty/hiring manager pre‑approval.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively taking courses in an accredited 4-year college degree program or MBA program.
• Prefer proficient completion of 2 years of college coursework.
• Required GPA of 3.0 in major or overall GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated willingness to master new tasks and work processes.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Comfortable in a coaching, feedback-rich, career-development culture.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Self-directed, independent work on project/task-based assignments.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Customer-service focus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of a satisfactory background check.

Work Hours & Commitment

Must be available to work at least 15 hours per week during regular business hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Employees may work up to 40 hours per week during school vacations or breaks based on business needs. Minimum nine-month commitment to the internship program.

Salary

Base salary range: $33,200.00 - $52,000.00.

Benefits Package

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Performance-based incentive plans.
• Generous paid time off, including paid volunteer time.
• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer match.
• Mental-health support.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Student‑loan repayment options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unum is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for hiring, placement, and advancement regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.