HR Organizational Development Internship- Summer 2026

HR Organizational Development Internship Summer 2026

CNO's HR Intern program is designed to introduce college students to the application of HR and Organizational Development skills in insurance.

As an HR Organizational Development (OD) Intern, your responsibilities will include :

• Play a key role in managing the intern program to ensure a positive and enriching experience for both in-person and remote summer interns.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to promote CNO's summer internship program both internally and externally.
• Assist in organizing the Annual National Intern Day Event, coordinating with Senior Leadership Group (SLG) speakers, and providing feedback to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
• Approach all tasks with a focus on our associates and interns while promoting overall well-being in the workplace.

This is a paid internship, at competitive rates of approx. $21-$23 / Hour depending on location. The Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays are paid days off.

At CNO Financial, we believe interns bring new perspectives to existing challenges. The CNO Financial Intern Program gives students an opportunity to learn about CNO and network while doing important work for the organization.

The CNO 2026 internship program will run Mid-May through Early August. As an OD Intern you may be asked to start a week earlier to assist CNO with the onset of the rest of the internship program.

During this period, we offer programming that complements the learning provided by the department through work and other activities such as :

Qualified candidates for an HR OD Internship position will need :

What will set you apart :

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Please note that the company does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to these positions or to provide these positions as OPT or CPT.

During the summer at CNO, interns are eligible for :

CNO embraces flexibility and encourages you to work where you're most productive. For students residing within 60 miles of CNO's Carmel, IN or Chicago corporate office, interns will have access to come into the office. If there are groups of interns near either location, informal lunches may also be arranged. For interns not residing within 60 miles of a CNO corporate office, CNO also offers internships as fully remote / work-from-home from any US based location, as long as you are willing to work central or eastern time zone hours.

CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.

We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of People Focused, Integrity, Customer Driven, and Excellence. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee.

At CNO Financial Group, we're always looking forwardto the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands' customers, and the growth we create within our own company. We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.

If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.