Group Benefit Solutions - Project Management Intern

Location Designation: Hybrid 

When you join New York Life, you’re joining a company that values career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programs. New York Life is a relationship-based company and appreciates how both virtual and in-person interactions support our culture.

When you join New York Life, you’re joining a company that values career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programs. New York Life is a relationship-based company and appreciates how both virtual and in-person interactions support our culture.

Role Overview:

New York Life is seeking a highly organized and innovative thinker to join our Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Strategy, Solutions and Marketing (SS&M) Summer Internship program! Our 10-week program running from May 2024 to August 2024 offers an exciting opportunity for rising juniors and seniors looking to gain exposure to a corporate environment. As a summer intern, you’ll attend learning and development activities, gain insight into our business and how our company functions, and participate in additional networking opportunities.

This internship opportunity will be hybrid, located at our Philadelphia, PA office.

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Project Management Intern to join the Group Benefit SolutionsProject Management organization. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced project managers and gain hands-on experience in project planning, execution, and monitoring. This internship is designed to provide you with real-world Project Management skills, develop your leadership abilities, and prepare you for a successful career in the field.

How You'll Grow:

• Project Planning: Collaborate with senior project managers to create project plans, schedules, and budgets. Learn to identify project goals, objectives, and deliverables.
• Project Documentation: Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and change requests. Learn to keep accurate records of project activities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Interact with project team members and other stakeholders. Communicate project status and updates effectively.
• Task Coordination: Support in coordinating project tasks, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met. Learn to identify potential issues and risks.
• Risk Management: Help in identifying and analyzing project risks. Contribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Project Tools and Software: Gain proficiency in Project Management software and tools, including Microsoft Project or similar platforms.

What You'll Bring

• Must be a rising junior or senior at an accredited 4-year university or college with anticipated graduation date between spring 2025 and spring 2026, pursuing a degree in business, Project Management, engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (e.g.: Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Basic knowledge of Project Management concepts is a plus, but not mandatory
• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

Diversity Promise

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at New York Life are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and in our culture; DEI expands far beyond the walls of our company. Our commitment to diversity does not stop at our employees, but rather, it is our employees — a committed workforce that represents every community and inspires real change within. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of our dedicated effort to foster DEI within both our workplaces and your community(ies). 

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Salary range: $21 per hour

Overtime eligible: Nonexempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

This position is eligible for health and wellness benefits including but not limited to paid vacation, health care insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401K match, and tuition assistance/student loan repayment program.

Please note: At this time, employees of Group Benefit Solutions can be considered for open positions within Group Benefit Solutions only. Applications from Group Benefit Solutions employees for open positions within other New York Life businesses are unable to be considered.