2026 Public Affairs and Social Impact Internship

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Public Affairs and Social ImpactIntern !

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 to do 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 Affairsand Social Impactinternship 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 community engagement and impact. Participants will assist with all aspects of the Public Affairs (PA) and Social Impact (SI) department, including external engagement, event help, and project support; availability may be needed for in-person as well as virtual tasks.

The internship duration is 12 weeks from late January to May.

Your responsibilities may include

• Helping Community Relations with employee engagement events to support nonprofits or support sports partnerships
• Drafting community event invitations and coordinating participant responses
• Assist with data collection for Symetra Social Impact
• Conducting research, summarizing legislation, tracking current events, and writing policy briefs
• Watching government and community webinars and hearings, synthesizing key points and circulating notesinternally
• Assisting team members during conferences and meetings, including the tracking and summarizing of meetings and events with federal, state, and local policymakers

Interns gain skills in : effective increased knowledge of and experience with corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. communications, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, research, and writing skills.

Your education, experience, and skills

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 dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products and operate our company to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit : https : / / symetra.eightfold.ai / careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements :

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection :

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in :