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Symetra · 1 day ago

2026 Public Affairs and Social Impact Internship

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

Start in 2026 Winter

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals. The Public Affairs and Social Impact Internship provides students with the opportunity to work on meaningful projects related to public policy and community engagement, assisting the department with various tasks and gaining valuable skills in corporate social responsibility.

Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife Insurance

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 notes internally

Assisting team members during conferences and meetings, including the tracking and summarizing of meetings and events with federal, state, and local policymakers

Qualification

Public policyCommunity engagementResearch skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteWritten communicationStakeholder engagementAnalytical skillsOral communicationOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

A rising junior or senior student seeking a degree from an accredited higher education program

Demonstrated interest in social impact, community relations, employee engagement, corporate philanthropy, public policy, communication(s), corporate responsibility or public affairs

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Willingness and ability to collaborate and adapt in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment

Knowledge and interest in public policy, current events and government, community stakeholder engagement

Ability to participate in-person on behalf of Symetra at external and internal events in the Bellevue and Seattle area

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual conferencing

Strong organization skills and attention to detail

Research and analytical skills

Commitment to equity and diversity

Self-motivated and open to new learning opportunities