2025 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Project Management Intern

 Job Requisition ID: 91180 

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions. Click here to learn more about Group Benefits solutions.

Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. We offer opportunities across a variety of exciting businesses, including Actuarial, AI & Data, Finance, Investments, Technology, Underwriting, and more. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, mentorship programs, and fun social events. By the end of your internship, you'll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey.

Role Overview:

The Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Strategy, Solutions & Marketing (SS&M) internship is a 10-week long program located in either our Chattanooga or Philadelphia office. Our program provides an opportunity for interns to gain insight into different areas of expertise to aid in their career search, learn about New York Life’s business values and experience a corporate environment, collaborate on project work across the organization, and participate in professional development activities to further their skills.

This program is designed for interns to gain practical experience and partake in thought-provoking projects in our Product, Learning and Knowledge Management (L&KM), Marketing, and Project Management centers of excellence (COEs). The GBS intern cohort will partake in activities such as volunteering and social events to develop their identify at New York Life.

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

What You’ll Do:

As an SS&M intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in professional development and networking workshops, gain insight into our business and receive hands-on experience through real projects by working on a team of experienced leaders. Depending on your role, our projects may include communication support, product management, project planning and documentation, and creative design support.

What you’ll bring:

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Project Management Intern to join the Group Benefit Solutions Project 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. 

Key Responsibilities:

• 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. 

Required Skills:

• Must be a rising junior or senior at an accredited 4-year university or college with anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 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 

Preferred Skills:

• 3.0 GPA or higher preferred
• Goal oriented and career-focused, with a customer-centric mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment with an interest in pursuing a career in Sales or Account Management
• Basic knowledge of project management concepts is a plus, but not mandatory

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Pay Transparency

Salary range: $21 

Overtime eligible: Nonexempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits 

We provide a full package of benefits for full-time employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Diversity Promise 

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.