Digital & AI Intern – Summer

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values:
Do good. Be good. Make good.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position

POSITION SUMMARY:

The National Life Group Internship Program was developed to provide real workplace learning and growth opportunities for undergraduate students. Over the years the program has provided students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful, career-relevant work at National Life Group in preparation for full-time employment.

This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Digital & AI Experience Intern will join the Digital & AI Experience team within Operations and gain hands‑on experience solving real business problems with AI‑assisted tools. Working with multiple Operations teams, the intern will learn how to uncover user needs, frame problems, test ideas, and turn promising concepts into practical solutions.

With coaching from the Digital Experience team, the intern will take assigned projects from discovery through delivery and handoff, building skills in stakeholder engagement, problem‑solving, experimentation, and communication. This internship is ideal for a curious, collaborative student who enjoys learning how people work, asking thoughtful questions, and exploring how emerging technology can make work simpler and more effective.

• Partner with Operations teams to identify business problems and opportunities for AI‑assisted solutions.
• Conduct stakeholder and user discovery to understand needs, workflows, and pain points.
• Develop and validate clear problem statements before recommending solutions.
• Build, test, and refine AI‑assisted tools using approved internal platforms.
• Gather user feedback and iterate solutions based on real‑world use.
• Track solution adoption and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create simple user guides and transition completed solutions to designated business owners.
• Use sound judgment to challenge requests when the proposed solution does not address the underlying problem.
• Participate in Digital & AI Experience team standups, planning, and working sessions.
• Prepare and present an end‑of‑summer summary of solutions delivered, adoption, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation in 2028.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to ask thoughtful questions and clearly summarize information.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals across different teams and functions.
• Curiosity and learning agility, with an interest in emerging technology and how it can improve the way people work.
• Ability to…