Public Affairs and Social Impact Internship

Position: 2027 Public Affairs and Social Impact Spring Internship
Location: Northern

# 2027 Public Affairs and Social Impact Spring InternshipUSAID: 9668---##

Job Description Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a
** Public Affairs Intern**!
** About the program
** At Symetra, we share a deep commitment in bringing value to underserved communities and people and helping them take steps toward financial freedom. That’s our way of describing people that can be and doing what they value. Our interns work on real, meaningful projects that contribute toward our goal, and are an important part of our Symetra community.  The Symetra Public Affairs internship exposes candidates to the intersection of external affairs, public policy, and community engagement.

Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in public policy and mission-driven work, along with a commitment to social justice and community engagement. This is a
** part-time internship requiring approximately 15 hours per week
** throughout the spring semester.  Participants will assist with projects within the Public Affairs, Community Relations and Social Impact portfolios, including external engagement, event help, and project support; availability is needed in-person as well as virtual tasks.
** Your responsibilities may include
*** Helping Community Relations with employee engagement events to support nonprofits or support sports partnerships
* Assisting with administering the grant process for Symetra Empowers Communities, the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, including grant application review, tracking, coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
* Drafting community event invitations and coordinating participant responses
* 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
* Conducting research, summarizing legislation, tracking current events, and writing policy briefs

You will leave this internship with effective communications, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, research, and writing skills; and increased knowledge of and experience with CSR initiatives.
** What we offer you
** Fully remote internship - we ship you the equipment you need to enjoy work from the comfort of home.
** Required education, experience and skills:
*** A rising junior or senior student 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 and adapt in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment
* Knowledge and curiosity about public policy, current events and government affairs, political science, community stakeholder engagement
* Ability to attend events in-person in the Greater Seattle and Bellevue area
** We empower inclusion
** At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.
** Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
** Symetra is a national financial services company…