2026 New York Life Direct Summer Internship Program - Business, Employee & Workplace

Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. 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: 

New York Life Direct’s Business, Employee & Workplace (BEW) team plays a critical role in enabling an effective, engaging, and scalable employee experience that supports overall business performance. The team focuses on the people, processes, and workplace practices that allow employees to do their best work while driving operational efficiency in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Beginning in June and ending in August, this 10-week summer internship provides hands-on exposure and real-world experience supporting employee engagement, learning and development, workplace initiatives, and operational improvement efforts within NYL Direct. Interns will work closely with BEW team members and cross-functional partners to support programs and initiatives that directly impact employee experience and business outcomes. This hybrid role includes in-office collaboration and offers meaningful interaction with senior leaders, business partners, and fellow interns.

What You’ll Do: 

As a Business, Employee & Workplace Intern, you will be fully integrated into the team’s day-to-day operations and contribute to initiatives that support employee experience, workforce effectiveness, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to how a large organization supports its employees behind the scenes.

During the summer, you will:

• Participate in team meetings and cross-functional discussions to gain exposure to business operations and employee-focused initiatives

• Assist in planning and executing a live employee development experience, including logistics, coordination, and communications

• Support the planning and execution of an employee recognition event tied to the annual internal fundraising campaign, including budget tracking and event communications

• Analyze data to support insights, reporting, and recommendations that inform decision-making

• Assist with ad hoc projects and requests as business needs arise

• Contribute to special projects and a final internship presentation

• Participate in professional development workshops, networking events, and fireside chats with senior leaders

What You’ll Bring: 

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with team members and stakeholders

• Analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and identify insights

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Curiosity, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset

• Interest in employee experience, learning and development, or workplace operations

Required Skills: 

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, or a related field at an accredited 4-year college or university

• Demonstrated leadership or meaningful involvement in campus, athletic, or community activities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Forms, PowerPoint)

• Experience using tools such as Canva or similar platforms to create visual or presentation materials

• Ability to support basic budget tracking and coordination for events or initiatives

Work Authorization

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program.
This program is not available to individuals working under OPT or CPT.

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