Scholar Intern - Chattanooga, TN

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

• 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.

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.