2027 Public Affairs and Social Impact Spring Internship

About the Program

• Part-time internship requiring approximately 15 hours per week throughout the spring semester.
• Exposes candidates to the intersection of external affairs, public policy, and community engagement.
• Interns work on real, meaningful projects that contribute toward Symetra's goal of bringing value to underserved communities and people, helping them take steps toward financial freedom.
• Fully remote internship; equipment will be shipped to the intern.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with employee engagement events to support nonprofits or sports partnerships.
• Administering the grant process for Symetra Empowers Communities (CSR initiative), including grant application review, tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
• Drafting community event invitations and coordinating participant responses.
• Watching government and community webinars and hearings, synthesizing key points, and circulating notes.
• 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.
• Availability is needed for in-person tasks, including attending events in the Greater Seattle and Bellevue area, as well as virtual tasks.

Qualifications

• 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, government affairs, political science, and community stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to attend events in-person in the Greater Seattle and Bellevue area.

Tech Stack & Skills

• Public Policy Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Research
• Writing
• Effective Communications
• CSR Initiatives
• Microsoft Office Suite (implied by typical office tasks)

Work Authorization

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment.
• Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided.

Remote Work Requirements

• Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.
• Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible: Satellite, cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.